Distracted

Distracted

Sammy, my son, endeavored to encourage Eve, his 3 1/2 yrs old daughter, to eat her lunch. For dinner the night before, I purchased sushi (not the raw fish kind, but rolls with crab, cucumber, and spicy mayo). I had a few pieces left over, which I brought to eat for...
Salty

Salty

“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.” Matthew 5:13 Jesus declares the identity of His followers: “You are the...
Prayer

Prayer

The last few weeks have been rough. Around the world, civil unrest persists, wars wage, fear abounds, and tempers flare. Within the US, senseless assassinations, brutal attacks, discomfort, and anger abound. In my own spheres, relational discord, misunderstandings,...
Payback

Payback

I noticed an interesting bug in the garden around the zucchini, squash, and pumpkins. My investigation revealed not just a few bugs, but an infestation of these little oblong creatures. I saw big bugs, the size of quarter, and itty bitty nymphs, the size of a pen...
Support

Support

Tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella combine to form the perfect blend of flavors and textures. For me, this mix, known widely as Caprese, creates a flavorful bite within my mouth. It is one of my favorite snacks and salads. Sometimes, I even add cucumber or green pepper...