Seeds of Wonder

Seeds of Wonder

Pomegranates are a beautiful fruit, with shiny red “jewels” called arils inside, containing sweet, juicy nectar that surrounds a white seed in the middle.  Opening a pomegranate and freeing the jewels from the fruit is hard work, but totally worth the...
A Christmas Kaleidoscope

A Christmas Kaleidoscope

“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” Do you remember the wonder of a kaleidoscope? As a child I remember peering into a tube with mirrors and pieces of colorful glass. The reflections made amazing patterns...
Are You My Mother?

Are You My Mother?

I love Africa. The landscape, people, and, of course, the wildlife are all amazing. Chris, my husband, places himself in the category of wildlife, so how can I not be amazed by the creatures who reside here. Take zebras for instance. When a baby is born the mother...
Big Purse or Little Purse

Big Purse or Little Purse

I like big purses. I always have. I somehow feel a need to carry diverse articles with me: random receipts, a collection of pens and mechanical pencils, a notebook, nail clippers, lipsticks, business cards, a small mirror, and dental floss.  I recently attended a...
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Strong Cross Ministries recently hosted five ladies from a local church in Strasburg, Colorado. In preparation for their trip to South Africa, they designed a children’s program centered around the importance of telling the truth. I thought it would be fun to call...
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