And the Winner Is . . .

This week, the drawing was for Laura Boggess's fine new book, "Playdates with God." Twenty-five friends asked to be included in the hat but only one could win . . . And her name … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: The Angle of the Light

It was early August, just about six weeks after my foot surgery. Our eldest daughter and her family had rented a beach house nearby and they invited the rest of the family over for a swim and dinner. … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Creatures

This little fella is someone we usually hear but do not see. He has a very basso profundo voice, and his song often accompanies our early evening reflections.  He (or a very similar friend!) … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Seeds

Have you ever cut a papaya in half? They're filled with hundreds of small, round, black seeds! And they are beautiful. For much of my life, I couldn't be bothered with papayas. I thought of them as … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Moments that Make Me Smile

It only took a minute. Just a minute. My grandson told me to turn my head and watch his cat, Dexter. So, I did. And what I saw made me want to laugh out loud! Only, I didn't because I didn't want … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: A Single Tree

If you've read anything in this space, you know that I love trees. All kinds of trees. Great gobs of trees. But I also have a deep fondness for stand-alone trees. Just one, out there by its … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Fuchsias

When I was 12 years old, we moved to an old house in Glendale CA. Along the narrow side yard, which was pretty much in the shade all day long, there were long, brick planters filled with a variety of … Read more...

31 Days of Looking for the Little: Pelicans

I am fascinated by pelicans. Though they are large by bird standards, in the scheme of all the things, from humungous to tiny, I'd have to say that they're on the little side, wouldn't you? First … Read more...

Did You Say SHORTS? A Guest Post for Jamie Wright

I had a fun thing happen! On a whim, I left a comment at TheVeryWorstMissionary.com when Jamie offered a giveaway of three guest post opps. And I WON! Begin fear and trembling. What in the name of … Read more...