The straw hat has an interesting history. These hats became popular in the Middle Ages and were worn by the working class to protect them from the sun. By the late 1800s and early 1900s straw hats were worn by many. They became a desired fixture when President...
I smiled while walking past my grandson Noah’s timeout chair. It is a creative one, a simple plastic child’s chair marked with scripture by his daddy, Kyle Romine. When Kyle places Noah in this chair for bad behavior, he quotes the written scripture. He has been...
Mom’s mental capacity had declined. I needed to move her in with me but I resisted. My life was already full. Marriage, ministry, writing, and grandchildren were important and I didn’t see how caring for mom was going to fit. The burden was too much to bear. Deciding...
Mom looked at my dining room table filled with gifted supplies and said, “Heart,” which meant people gave these supplies from their hearts or it touched her heart. I think both apply. My daughter Brittany has organized an Amazon supply drive for Mom. After opening...
My friend Gaye Smith rescues quilts. Recently she found a crazy quilt with a hodge podge of various fabrics of all sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns. From velvet to cotton and everything in between this quilt was indeed crazy! She also spotted a quilt a bit worse...
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