Monthly Archives: September 2015
CARE OF BABIES, 1930 STYLE
I’ve been working with my old books, looking them up on the internet to find their value. Slow process because I have to browse through them in the process of preparing them for sale, give away, or whatever I end … Continue reading
JUST ADD WATER
What activity do you take to as a duck takes to water? Or, What floats your boat? I suggest to you that every being comes into the world with some special gift which he should discover and develop to fulfill … Continue reading
WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT THURSDAY?
Thursday, the neglected day. Who makes a date for Thursday night? Who starts a diet on Thursday? Who cleans house, goes shopping, or cooks for company on Thursday? So what a day to be assigned a prompt on writing about … Continue reading
COFFEE INTERLUDE
The soldier had been on the bus six hours when the girl sat beside him. “Where you going?” he asked. “To college,” she replied. Time was long; they chatted the forty miles to her destination. Driver called, “Unload for twenty … Continue reading
JEHOVAH-SHALOM, God of Comfort/Peace
God reveals himself as Jehovah-Shalom in the sixth chapter of Judges in a story relating to Gideon. The name is revealed in verses 23 and 24. The following is an excerpt from an article entitled Jehovah-Shalom, God of Comfort/Peace https://onetahayes.com/gods-provision/jehovah-shalom-my-comfortpeace/ … Continue reading
DEAR POWER – RE: ISSUES OF CONCERN
Dear Power: I am writing to you to fulfill an assignment for WP writing university. Actually I wrote to you one time before. I hope this will not be repetitious, but your answers are always needed and welcomed. It seems … Continue reading
“WHY DIDN’T WE TALK TO GOD ABOUT THAT?”
Five year old Ashlyn was bemoaning the fact that her daddy had to shave his beard when he took a new job. She was explaining to me how unfair the situation was. Then she suddenly stopped and said, “Why didn’t … Continue reading
MY NOT SO SPECIAL 100TH BLOG
Question. What shall I do for my 100th Blog? Big opportunity! How do I make it a big deal? Oh, no! I goofed. I’ve blown my big day. This is it – my not very special 100th blog. (In response … Continue reading
SHOPPING – POTPOURRI STYLE
Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift. – Cicero Garage sales, thrift stores, auctions, consignment – bring “em on! When I buy new I start with the dollar store, dollar general, Big Lots, Ross, ½ of ½ Surplus … Continue reading
STRINGS TO MY HEART, Part Two
To my Children from Decades Past: It is comforting to believe some of you remember me. Teachers have egos too. As I said in Part 1, I remember also. I wish it were not so but I admit to remembering … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 