Monthly Archives: July 2022

Dear Reader: One of the funniest “Golden Girls” episodes was when the ” girls” won a spot as contestants on the fictitious ” Grab that Dough” game show. From the get-start everything went wrong but finally the moment came when … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I certainly am not a ” professional ” anything but my love for photography has grown with the longevity of the Chapel of Hope daily posts. I love taking photos of the day-to-day beauty around me… never tiring … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: We mortals seem programmed to make our lives so much harder than they need be… and , unfortunately, count me in the group! Isn’t it amazing how when we get in situations,like life crises, and call out to … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Tuesday provided the family with about all the Anticipation we could handle… a myriad of emotions surfaced as we all waited to hear what the princess would choose… join the party or hold out for a private viewing … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As I read these words from the 13th century poet, Rumi, the message rang just as true today as centuries ago. It is becoming clearer with time that nothing happens outwardly in our lives until they first change … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As even children soon recognize at Christmas time… and especially, as adults, remembering those childhood memories… it was the anticipation… the excited waiting…that overpowered the gift itself. Even our Winnie the Pooh ” tried” to explain it too! … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As we all go through the many different and diversified stages of our lives… don’t we all find ourselves at crossroads that demand a change in course? Re-setting isn’t about beating yourself up, feeling bad or staying stuck. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: The plant ( anthurium) is composed of two Greek words ” anthos” -flower and ” oura” flowering tail. Today there are over 1000 different types of anthuriums. You might have seen pictures in the past of my orange … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Aren’t we all guilty sometimes of pushing ourselves to the point of complete exhaustion… without even being consciously aware of doing so… since each separate situation leading up the final ” flop” were all doable and even fun … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: There is no doubt in my mind that all Sherry’s loved ones, family and friends, certainly understand Pooh’s comment: ” If you weren’t you, then we’d all be a bit less we.” As Rev. Dr. Frank McCracken, pastor … Continue reading →