Author Archives: Annie

A couple of years ago, Dan and I were in Central Florida at his 55th High School reunion. After the reunion, we were driving on the old back roads enjoying the day and the quiet, wooded surroundings. As we drove, … Continue reading →

 The hardest part of  having patience is waiting; I want what I want and I want it IMMEDIATELY.   I’m very aware of my own lack of patience, as I’m sure you are aware of your –lack.   But it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

Honey Bees Can’t Fly Romans 10:9-10 In the 1930’s, a group of French scientists proclaimed that it was aerodynamically impossible for honey bees to fly. They based their conclusion on the size of the bee’s wing compared to their body. … Continue reading →

My newly published book, Grandma Finds Her Groove, Book 2 in The Grandma Chronicles series, is available on Create and on Amazon. You can order it from Amazon or from Create Space. My heart hopes you laugh and enjoy and LOVE … Continue reading →

At a community social event awards were being given and a reception was to follow. From my seat on the far side of the auditorium, I could see a glimpse of the cake through the cracks in the moveable room … Continue reading →

Sometimes, It’s All About me! John 1:12 My grandson, Max, was the only one at school today; his brother and sister were sick.  When I picked him up after school and asked how he was, he grinned from ear to … Continue reading →

  I have mouth trouble. Sometimes, my tongue beats my eyeballs black and blue in the on-going quest for mouth control!  Mercy! Did you know that humans are the only one of God’s creations that can express their thoughts in … Continue reading →

I Timothy 2:15 There is a cooking term that, when used, will help any recipe you make come together smoothly.  Mise en place (pronounced MEEZ-ahn-plahss). It’s French and it means, in common English terms, “to put in place” or “put … Continue reading →

When I was a young woman, my mother and I would often go to Fenton Art Glass, world famous for their beautiful hand painted and blown glass. One trip stands out in my memory because it was for my 25th … Continue reading →

Have you noticed how hard it is to keep New Year’s resolutions? Why is that?  Psychologists have thought maybe it is because people are all caught up in the excitement of starting over.  They want to change their bad habits into … Continue reading →