Serenity in the Woods

Serenity in the Woods

Serenity in the Woods: Searching for Quiet Serenity in the Woods My husband, Gary, and I walked quietly down the sunny trail, almost afraid to speak and break the spell of the woods. Tall pine trees surrounded us, along with scattered meadows with pine saplings and...
Have I Made a Difference?

Have I Made a Difference?

As I get older, I look back on my life and wonder what it would have been like if I’d made different decisions along the way. What if I’d done that volunteer job after college instead of letting my mother scare me out of it? What if I’d gotten a fulltime teaching job?...
Make the Most of Autumn

Make the Most of Autumn

Rain has returned to Oregon—a sure sign, along with those bright leaves, that autumn has arrived. Summer was hot and dry, lasting well past its official end date. I welcome the rain, washing the dust from the air, dousing the forest fires, soaking into the thirsty...
Shooting Stars, or Leaving a Legacy

Shooting Stars, or Leaving a Legacy

August 8, 2022 Meteors streak across the sky and then they’re gone. The brightest ones leave a streak that fades within seconds. Our lives seem like that sometimes. Although the years may pass slowly when we are young, as we get older, they seem to fly by. One day...
Finding Your Life Theme through Movies

Finding Your Life Theme through Movies

June 30, 2022 The Cascade Christian Writers Conference was a great time to get reacquainted with old writing friends and make new ones, as well as receive instruction in writing and marketing. Not to mention the excitement of winning a Cascade Award for best middle...