Is it an understatement to say that life is hard right now? I don't think it is. Our world is full of hurting people. The cause of the...

Do you ever wish you knew exactly what to say or do for a friend who is hurting during the holidays? I know from both sides this is a...

It's that time of year again. Autumn. The trees are shedding their leaves, and it seems as if all of nature is getting ready to go to...

Pumpkin picking time. 2 years ago when I was finished with my pumpkins, I used them for target practice, then I threw them into the...

The day after tomorrow is my 60th birthday and every year around this time, I reflect on growing old gracefully.  Wrinkles are a part of...

We don't have a choice about most of what happens to us or around us. However, we can choose how we react and even how we think about...

Is change hard for you? It is for me. Sometimes it's challenging for me to let go of things. Whether it is my plans, life situations,...

May 22 has different meanings for all kinds of people, but for me it is the day this sweet, amazing human came into the world. I miss her...

Are you exhausted? Life feels burdened, not just in our culture or country, but in our world. Recently I realized that I have been waking...

Have you ever wondered what to say to a broken-hearted person who's lost a loved one? We want to speak words that will bring comfort and...

Those who know me personally know that I'm not a fan of winter. I ache for the days of spring when I can feel the warmth of the sun on my...

Is it just me, or does it seem like it's harder than usual to move forward with hope into the new year? 2020 was weird, and recent events...

The Christmas Season is upon us. Everywhere we look, we see the sights and sounds of joyous, happy people, gathered together to celebrate...

We've all been touched by the bizarre events of 2020. The word, now cliched - "unprecedented" does aptly describe this year. The year...

There are places in our world, and our hearts that feel so utterly dead; it feels like nothing hopeful could ever grow there again. Areas...

Yesterday was my mom's birthday. It's been over nine years since I've seen her sweet face. Delta Louise Clements. I like to write her...

I've enjoyed sharing just a few of the lessons I've learned in the garden with you. There are so many more that I could write about and...

Communication can be confusing. We have all heard how important it is that when we communicate, we communicate clearly. Dave Ramsey says,...

As far back as I can remember, I have loved to grow things. I would take clippings from plants that I liked and put them in water to see...

Does the condition of the world these days make you want to hide away from everything? It does me. I feel compelled to lock away indoors...