Octobers

L. M. Montgomery wrote (in the voice of her beloved character, Anne of Green Gables:) “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” A sign with this quote hangs near my door in the fall. It reminds me to look and to think about the wonders of each season. The golden …

The Greatness of the Small and Simple

I recently traveled to Egypt and saw impressive, massive monuments made by man. Astonishing craftsmanship that has lasted for millennia. We learned about the work that went into them-one rock moved, one character carved, one hieroglyph colored at a time. All simple steps that add up over time and effort to a lasting memorial. Really, …

One and All

Sometimes I have to meet my husband somewhere. When I arrive, I look for him. He’s not hard to spot, being tall and very familiar. But in the minutes of looking, I somehow feel a little lost; a bit unimportant in the crowd maybe, or just not sure of my place. When I find him, …