A Woman of Her Words

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when...

"They shall mount up with wings like eagles , They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) Another Day...

"Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat." Scottish Proverb The Life of a Bowl I am so sorry that I frittered...

Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds By William Shakespeare Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments....

"The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public." George Jessel Public...

He hung on as long as he could, till the bitter end and then he fell. That was where I found him, in the cold, wet, grass next to the...

"Prayer exercises your willpower and gives God authority to work in your life." Max Lucado Portable Prayers I was in the deepest part of...

“Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile." [Indian Summer]” ― John Howard Bryant It is fall here in Georgia and I love it so. Fall is...

"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life." Richard Bach The Brothers Women...

(This blog post is for mature audiences only) Oh, Rats! At the ripe old age of 74 I have found (much to my dismay, I might add) that...

“To believe yourself brave is to be brave; it is the one only essential thing.” ― Mark Twain, Joan of Arc Stay with me now, this...

"Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening...

This is a story about a birthday party, a ratty (but very expensive) piece of wood and an unplanned stop on the side of the road. In...

Ever wonder who you will meet next? Well, keep this quote in mind: "Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or do. Life is...

“I like pessimists. They’re always the ones who bring life jackets for the boat.” ― Lisa Kleypas, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor...

"Our Faces are lies and our necks are the truth." ** I’m NOT Too Sexy For My Shirt*—I Just Can’t Give It Up Did you ever have one...

"Writing music takes more talent, but writing lyrics takes more courage." Johnny M. My Huckleberry Friend -- Johnny M. In a previous post...

I have been writing tidbits for years. Here’s one I wrote quite a while back. My husband has died, followed by the cat. Life has changed...

Jewelry has the power to be the one little thing that makes you feel unique. Elizabeth Taylor Travel back with me through the mists of...

Dia Dhuit - - or "God be with you." Well, here I am again, hoping to bounce back like I have done for lo these many years. You all know...