Stim

Stim

Most dogs where a collar to identify their name and their owner’s phone number should the two become separated. When I walk Grace, I put a second collar on her slender neck. It is bright orange and it connects with a remote control I wear around my neck. Grace...
Seeds

Seeds

Two large garden boxes compose a part of the landscape for our yard. Situated on the south side of the house, they receive a lot of sunshine – perfect for growing plants. Gary and I wandered through Home Depot selecting herbs, vegetables, and flowers to grow in...
Seek

Seek

What do the Highlights magazine “Hidden Objects” page, the “I spy” game, and “Where’s Waldo” have in common? In the Highlights magazine, the “Hidden Objects” page features a list of objects hiding in a picture. The...
Color

Color

Growing up I enjoyed coloring. I remember creating craft projects with a multitude of crayon colors. Even today, I enjoy adult coloring books – there is something soothing to my soul to let the colors speak of what stirs within me. I also like to bring color...
Crushed

Crushed

When Grace runs in the yard to catch the bouncing ball she often crushes the plants in her way. Some of the tall grasses bend over, crushed by her exuberance. She doesn’t intend to crush them, but her focus upon the ball bypasses any awareness of the green shrubs in...