A few months ago, I began praying that my granddaughter would be accepted into a particular charter school. (It’s admission by lottery, but we were hopeful.) She didn’t get in. (At least,Read More…

UN-RELIGIOUS THOUGHTS I recently clicked on a “religious” Facebook video. At first I thought it was a parody, a comedy sketch, until I realized with horror and embarrassment that it was real.Read More…

ROAD TRIPPING I’m on vacation. A road trip. 3012 miles round-trip to be exact. Colorado to North Carolina to Arkansas and back. I stopped for the night in the middle of Kansas.Read More…

What are you feeling today? Let it guide you to something good. Need inspiration? Click on “A Pocketful of SONGS” above and listen to a song that matches that feeling you identified. IRead More…

He tossed a crumpled-up $50 bill into the crowd, then started razzing the lucky guy who caught it. “Disgusting! Who knows where that’s been! It might have come from a slimy bathroomRead More…

I know, wrong season for Christmas carols. It’s 95 degrees outside, but don’t we long for tidings of comfort and joy all year long? And don’t we wish for those Three EasyRead More…

A few weeks ago I interviewed my 12-year-old granddaughter, Grace. Her responses were priceless, so I started wondering how my dad would answer the same questions. He’s 88. Here you go… ME:    Read More…

“What are you most proud of in America today?” That’s the question I posed on Facebook a few days ago for 4th of July musing. Every response was lovely, from bacon toRead More…

This is the tale of Russell and Randy. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks quarterback, asked his teammates at the beginning of the 2013 season, “Hey, why not us?” And a few months laterRead More…

Names are important. I’m Deborah, which means “bee” in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine, prophetess, army leader, and victory songwriter. I like that! God goesRead More…