An Afternoon with Jane   Oh, to eat chocolate cake  While wearing a white linen dress Sitting in the room where She wrote about life. Sipping tea Listening to clocks chiming A ghostly tune.   Oh, to believe for a moment That Jane Austen wants To hear about the latest...

Grandma?   Yes, honey.   Is it true that Alexa used to be A round cylinder?   Yes, baby. Without arms, even?   Yes, and no legs either.   Then how did she make the beds?   That’s what we did. And back in those days we Went to STORES. Why?   To buy food and stuff.  ...

I remember the box of pretties at my great aunt’s house. With shells and rocks and leftover ribbon. I remember the Maxwell House coffee can With the tiny bird that didn’t make it. I remember the red brick porch and the huge white columns. I remember her giant clock in...

So it took six weeks. Where do cats go when They aren’t at my house Looking for food? But back she was At our door. Thinner but looking For a tentative petting From the cat whisperer.   We saw her for two evenings. Then another vanishing act. She is training me To let...

  I slept in this morning And as I slowly shuffled  Out to my patio I was startled to discover God was already there. Drinking coffee Out of His ‘I Love New York’ Mug.   “Good Morning, Sir.” I said dropping my eyes. “Sorry I’m late.“ “There is no late,” He mused with...

Maybe she is ok. Maybe not. The orange feral mama cat Who visited us regularly for months. Sometimes stepping through our front door just to see what it is like To be an indoor cat. But she preferred her freedom With her orange siblings? Children? Best friends? Three...

In the midst of a grey winter and the ongoing pandemic, things feel really sad.  One of my favorite feral cats is missing. She may yet turn back up, but it’s been more than a week. And of course, all the regular stuff to deal with. Family, finances, and just general...

No matter what is going on in your life, take time to praise God. Praise Him for His love and His mercy. Praise Him for what you do have. Believe that He will help you. Because He will. Praise...

No matter what is happening it is important to remember God is good all the time. And all the time God is good. What does that mean? That He knows what you need before you ask it. He longs to bring good things to you. It starts with faith. Believe He is there for you....

There are times when I just don't have the strength to face whatever is in front of me. Maybe it's because I'm not feeling well. Maybe it's something I am afraid of. Like a worldwide pandemic. A financial crisis. Political upheaval. Or maybe it's a recurring family...