My brother Joel wrote: You’ve been tagged! Now you have to write a post about 5 things you miss about your childhood. and then pass it on! Love you.Ok, I’m game. One, it’s obvious. Dad. I miss my Dad. When he died so much of my childhood died with him. Two, I miss playing and exploring the Shawnee State Forest …
On Writing…
I’ve been reading a lot lately. Thinking and reading. Reading Dorthea Benton Frank, Sue Monk Kidd, Kaye Gibbons, LuAnne Rice, and Melissa Senate. I took a whack at Faulkner, but I drooled and ruined the book. (wink) This process always leads me to some navel gazing while reading the authors’ bios. “What kind of writer are you, Rachel? What kind …
Humbled and challenged
Several writers met in Orlando this morning for fellowship and writin’ talk. We met at in the home of a woman who has been blind for 20 years. Ya’ll, I could NOT tell. Louise Gouge had to tell us that Jan was blind. She was bubbly, beautiful and most of all, so self sufficient. I was humbled and challenged. How …
So, I’m sitting at the coffee house…
… House of Joe, writing on my novella. Of course, it was all for naught, but nevertheless a pleasant exercise. Anyway, this man comes in to buy coffee and asks in a loud voice if there is a newspaper around. I knew there was so I said, “Yes, there one there.” (Picture me pointing.) He comes over to pick it …
A funny thing happened at the gym last night
Our Sports Cardio instructor does something different with the class each Monday. It’s like Jr. High PE, but harder! However, I’m not in Jr. High any more, so it’s actually fun! However, she did have us jumping rope for two, four minute segments. I wasn’t happy. But, I kept jumping. Our Guatemalan guests left today, Anibal and Claudia. Very lovely …
I’ve moved to Seattle
Toto! We’re not in Palm Bay any more. We’re over the rainbow in Seattle!It’s been raining here all week. I thought, “Did I fall asleep in Palm Bay and wake up in Seattle?” Gray days with heavy clouds , only a few glimpses of the Florida sun. I want my sunshine! Gymed myself today even though I have a cold. …
Dear Dad, it’s Father’s Day
Dear Dad,On earth, it’s Father’s Day. Well, at least in the part of earth where I live. It was a beautiful, sunny, hot Florida day. You know the kind. I went to church, participated in the service, worshipped the Lord and exhorted others. I thought of you and how I always called you on Father’s Day to say how much …
Grump, Grump, Grump
(singing) Oh, I’m a grump, grump, grump. Don’t bother me, I’ll thummmmpppp…… yooouuuu!Wow, I’ve been grumpy lately. I’m tired and hungry, and just found out Tony is flying to Guatemala on an airline that sounds like a fast food!!! TACA airlines. “No, no, no, you can’t fly on TACO airlines! Fergitaboutit!” That’s my rule, you know. Do not fly on …
The Power Of A Focused Life
I’m listening to Mike Bickle’s CD series on the focused life. It’s incredible! I cannot recommend it highly enough. I’m so amazed at Mike’s insight and simplicity in presenting it. Also, so amazed that this CD series was one Dad ordered, not knowing he would never hear it. Yet, I know at the age of 68, he would have tried …
Grieving is a process
The grieving process at this level is new for me. Dealing with the memory of my dad dying. Seeing him in the casket. Remembering I went to a funeral for my father. Death stinks. I don’t wish it on anyone. But how can we pass from this life into the eternal without dying? How can we see with our own …