Ray and I recently watched an interview with outgoing senator Lamar Alexander who just retired after serving Tennessee for 18 years in the U.S. Senate. Before that he served as the governor of Tennessee for 8 years. Ray and I haven't always agreed with Senator Alexander, but then I don't guess we ... View Post
Who Are We Anyway?
Yesterday I was writing about the end of World War II and the years immediately after World War II when Harry Truman was president. I often read my history writing aloud to Ray. He helps me by affirming what I have written and/or helping me correct errors. The process of reading aloud to Ray also ... View Post
Leaders of Faith Point to the Savior
When I was growing up, the family rule was that our Christmas tree had to be down by New Year's Day. As a child, I sang about the 12 days of Christmas, but I wondered just when they were. Now I like to celebrate at least through the 12th day of Christmas, which is today. My email piled up around ... View Post
A Governor Speaks with Faith
Note: I learned after writing this post, that the governor's speech was controversial with some homeschooling families in Ohio. I am very sorry if I hurt anyone by sharing it. Please see my post "I'm Sorry" dated July 21, 2020, to read more of my apology. I love to tell stories of faith in ... View Post
“Little” Acts of Kindness
Ray left home at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday morning, as he does each Tuesday morning. He and other local ministers meet at Faye's to have breakfast together. One local minister is also our county mayor. At breakfast he told the group that he said a prayer for us and other local folks during the county ... View Post