In Grumpy the Gator, a group of children playing encounter a grumpy alligator. The story teaches children to always keep a safe distance from animals in the wild, and to find an adult if they see an alligator.
A beautiful day in Virginia. Sunshine, a slight breeze and comfortable temperatures. Our hummingbird feeder is ready for those cute little hummingbirds. The waiting game begins...
Rain has poured down for many days. Rain and wind. The saying "April showers bring May flowers" may be true.
The sound of the letter carrier's truck alerted me to mail being delivered. Putting on my rain jacket and grabbing my cute pink umbrella, I headed for the...
For the past week I have been sick with sinus stuff and sore throat. My regular schedule of walking outside has been put on hold. That is how I became sick in the first place, by taking my walks while all the pollen was bursting...
Achoo!!! Achoo!!!! Just a moment. Here comes another one!! Achoo!!!!
Yes, the time of year has arrived when pollen is covering the cars, window screens and deck furniture. There is a foggy mist of yellow floating in the air. Spring is full of new life.
Azaleas begin to...
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Yes, I am continuing to write my first Christian fiction novel. There is so much to learn while trying to complete this story. Questions keep filling my thoughts. Should I have an agent? Should I indie publish or try the traditional publishing route? What if...
Many changes are happening in our neighborhood. The local grocery store is busy every day of the week, more vehicles traveling the streets, more people walking their dogs, more new neighbors. I remind myself change can be a good thing.
We knew change was coming because the first...
My family enjoys bird watching. Right now, we have a suet feeder hanging on the back porch deck. The morning chirps give the signal of birds arriving and enjoying the food. Bluebirds, cardinals, juncos, doves, brown thrashers, wrens, warblers and many other birds visit the feeder.
There is...
An awful head cold has attached itself to me this week. I usually deal with sinus infections, however this time, just a plain old fashioned head cold. Congestion one minute, runny nose the next minute, ear ache and sore throat. No fun being sick.
Luckily, due...
Some days the Lord gives me the silliest experiences. He knows how much I love to laugh, and He sends me plenty of reasons to laugh out loud.
Yesterday, after purchasing blueberries, bringing them home, rinsing them under cool water and preparing to pat dry them with...
Have you ever heard how hummingbirds send a few "scouts" to investigate where the good food is located, before all the other hummingbirds arrive?
Yesterday evening, we prepared for the huge snow "event" to arrive in Virginia. Dinner at a local eatery was on the schedule...
