Every year on August 23 I remember how my life changed drastically in nineteen seventy-two; for the better. A year before I had been diagnosed with scoliosis, which is a curve in my spine. The doctors had watched it until they decided surgery was a necessary choice in my case. The metal and leather … Continue reading A Day Of Gratitude
Author: denimandroses
God is Bigger
Let me start this post off with a quote from a great book I just read. "Because You, Father, are BIGGER than anything I shall encounter on earth." The name of this book is, "Dancing With Jesus, From Grief to Grace," by Susan Burfoot Mead. It was a joy to find this book and to … Continue reading God is Bigger
Puzzles in Life
I have always loved to put puzzles together. I have to say that I do depend on the picture to guide me; especially when the going gets harder. Nature puzzles with lots of color are favorite. It is relaxing to me to think about the place in the picture, and what if I were there. … Continue reading Puzzles in Life
Squash Bugs Everywhere!
I practically grew up in family vegetable gardens since before I can remember. Both sets of my grandparents had large "family gardens." Mama's parents planted enough of a variety of vegetables for themselves, my aunt's family, and Mama's family, as well as some truck farming. Papaw Holley planted acres of purple hull peas and hired … Continue reading Squash Bugs Everywhere!
Catching My Breath
The April Camp NaNo 2015 has been over for about a week and a half. I took time to catch my breath and coast a little before starting back writing anything. I have to say that my first experience participating in this virtual writing camp was a very positive one. I didn't know what to … Continue reading Catching My Breath
Imagine!
Can you just imagine?! What it must have been like on that first Resurrection morning to see what had happened in the spirit world! Before the discovery was ever made on earth, all Hell feared and trembled, while all Heaven rejoiced because the angels and demons had witnessed and knew what had truly happened! They … Continue reading Imagine!
New Experiences Bring Adventure
Here it is, the eve of NaNoWriMo Camp April 2015. It is a month long virtual camp for writers to work on new projects or ones they have already begun. We are placed in "cabins" with other participating writers by age group, genre, or other choices we make. For this camp my genre is Historical … Continue reading New Experiences Bring Adventure
Jonquil Jubilee, A Local Festival
My daughter and I had a wonderful relaxing time this afternoon. We attended the 19th annual Jonquil Jubilee in Gibsland, Louisiana. The quaint downtown area was blocked off for vendors and the information tent. With a dollar, we entered the raffle for a chance to win “1000 Daffodils and Labor to Plant.” All proceeds go … Continue reading Jonquil Jubilee, A Local Festival
Cindy Chandler Pye 