Gifts of an Introvert
Ever been told you needed to come out of your shell? Accused of being a hermit? Admonished for not having a good time? I feel your pain. It’s not easy being an introvert in a noisy world, but we’ve got … Continued
Hands: A Tribute
Hands Calloused hands built the fires—and kept them burning steadied a shotgun Smoothed curls and swung axes Fashioned dresses from flour sacks rocked cradles sewed buttons baked bread Boiled laundry in hot tubs and scrubbed and scrubbed Grew tomatoes … Continued
Life is Like a Garden
I’ve learned much about life with a shovel in my hand, dirt under my fingernails. Planting a seed is a miraculous thing, and I never tire of watching the miracle unfold. It’s a story in the making. Setting: A garden … Continued
Faith, Farm, and Family
Nothing compares to growing up on a farm. As a kid, I had the run of acres and acres of land, animals to cuddle and contend with, cousins to explore the woods with or make hay tunnels in the lofts. Mom and Dad were always … Continued