A few weeks ago my pastor, who also happens to be my husband, expounded on the traits of a friend and one of them in particular really hit home; “a friend sticks out the good and bad.” I recognized the trait because I’d recently struggled with it. As I reflected on my experience, I wondered to Read More
“Misadventures”
Rosy-cheeked and breathless two youngsters arrive at the meadow’s edge, stopping suddenly, awestruck by the startling beauty. Wide-eyed with wonder, they ponder the magnitude of their Father’s gift. Read More
Menopausal Pandemic Wedding Blues
Why does no one talk about menopause? Every woman who has ever borne children shares her pregnancy and birth stories, yet menopause is considered too indelicate a topic for open discussion? Why? It is a terribly uncomfortable transition that every living woman must endure, some earlier than others. For a healthy woman in her Read More
Sweet Revenge??
Revenge: to avenge oneself by retaliating in kind or degree, to inflict injury in return for, a desire for vengeance or retribution, an act or instance of retaliating in order to get even, an opportunity for getting satisfaction. #livingoutsidethelines #warriorprincess #revenge Read More
Thoughts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is upon us. What is generally a joyous occasion, can be a heartbreaking experience for some. #mothersday #family #hearbreak #warriorprincess #livingoutsidethelines Read More
“Dreams of a Six-Year Old”
The dreams of a six-year-old girl may just be saving the world, one patient at a time. #covid19 #dreams #warriorprincess #livingoutsidethelines #servant Read More
“Wrong Way Joe”
Road signs are great at providing guidance to drivers, particularly when the terrain is unfamiliar. They deliver invaluable instruction, STOP! YIELD! RIGHT LANE ENDS! Were it not for road signs, there would likely be higher numbers of traffic fatalities and probably many more people driving around in circles because they are lost. For artistic integrity here, we will pretend that Siri, Google Maps and navigation systems have yet to be invented. Read More