My husband and I were talking over the weekend. We both hit milestone birthdays this year, and that seems to have provoked conversation about our journey in this life. The events of our crumbling world have also provoked discussions.No, I don't have any answers for...
This last week I had the privilege to accompany my friend and newly published author, Mindy Obenhaus, to beautiful Ouray, Colorado for a marketing and promotion trip for her debut novel, "The Doctor's Family Reunion." The book takes place in Ouray, so what better...
This past Sunday, our pastor concluded his sermon series entitled "Empowered." We've been reading from the book of Acts about the early church.In Sunday's message, he talked about living an adventurous life... a brave life.... a life for Christ. He noted that in...
This week's post is purely my own opinion about the state of Hollywood movies these days, so some of you may disagree with my thoughts. That's fine. I welcome varying opinions and ideas.My husband and I enjoy watching movies and go to see them frequently. Anything we...
What if today was the last "normal" day of your life? What if everything changed tomorrow?It happened earlier this year with the devastating tornadoes in Moore and Shawnee, Oklahoma.It could happen to me when it's time for my annual cancer screening (MRI, Mammogram,...
In a new perspective that relates to my recent post on "What Drives You?" (http://www.talkingamongfriends.blogspot.com/2013/07/what-drives-you.html#linksmy friend, Ashley Clark offered these thoughts on her...
I need some help and advice, friends. I'm pondering a question or two these days. I want to know what drives you? Or to put it another way, how do you know what your passion is?And has your passion changed? What if you strived for something for years, and then...
I'm a little behind in posting today. I've been thinking about so much the last few days... I guess birthdays have a way of doing that.In planning my birthday, the topic of RSVPs came up. In this day, a lot of folks don't take the time to let you know whether or not...
My birthday is coming up this week… and it’s one of those BIG birthdays. A milestone.Whether we like it or not, birthdays keep coming. How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you dread it – knowing there are a few more wrinkles or more gray hair? Do you just feel...
I thought one tennis-related post would be enough, but after watching the results of the Wimbledon Championships over the weekend, I couldn't resist one more.Every player who enters Wimbledon dreams of winning this tournament. It is arguably the most elite, most...