His & Her Tablescapes … Garden Theme

Wouldn't it be fun to do these two theme tables? Mr. McGregor's Garden  Focus on vegetables (and perhaps fruits)   Mrs. McGregor's Garden  Focus on flowers ... of course! How do YOU envision the McGregors' tables? Surely I'm not the only one who's ever thought about it ... am I? * * * * * Join me for Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch. ... Keep Reading...

There’s Always Time to CELEBRATE LOVE … but the best time is NOW!

   Last Valentine's Day, many of you sent cards for the girls living at Hope Unlimited for Children in Brazil. Hundreds of cards ... from Blogland, civic groups, and churches.  Families and individuals.  You sent them when you sent your own Valentines ... because I told you:  the Day of Love in Brazil isn't until Summer. Well, it's Summer, and tomorrow, June 12, some beautiful young ladies will receive Valentines and learn ... many for the first time ... that they are loved by people they don't even know.  These girls and their friends, whose young lives were once filled with abuse, exploitation, and even forced prostitution, will learn about healthy relationships and family and God's love.  And ours, ... Keep Reading...

What the Creator Wants Most …

  So why do I care who you are?  Because I do.  Because it helps to have a "face" in my mind when I sit down to write.  When I try to send a little inspiration, encouragement, or challenge ... from My Place to yours. I realize you never know what you'll find when you stop by here for a visit.  Guess what?  I don't always know what I'm going to give you.  But one thing I do know:  Although we meet in this place of "virtual reality," we are both real people living in real world circumstances ... experiencing real world feelings. Sometimes the real world threatens to overtake us ... and we try to stop it on our own. Perhaps, on this traditional day of worship, it's time we refocus. God our ... Keep Reading...