Shakin' The Salt

My story of my Mama Bootsie was first published in Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul.  I tell of her purple house and eccentricities, and her own unrealized dreams. But most of all I tell of her unc…

I have never had a near death experience, but I actually wanted to die for a period in my life,  because I was afraid to live. Now I want to live, but I will never be afraid to die – and you should n…

No matter where we travel, most of us agree it is great to come home. The older I get, the more I cherish these times. However, there will soon be a permanent final “new home” for each of us. 

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We don’t wear winter clothes since we moved to Florida years ago. It is 85 degrees today! But as we leave for a family funeral in Washington state Siri  told me it is 29 degrees there this morning. Y…

As children, we were so eager to share and believe in that future hope we had.  Do you still have it? Or did we grow cynical and disillusioned along the way? If so, it’s time to get that hope back!

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Why would anyone want to leave in the middle of an Easter dinner with friends and family to go spend two hours in jail? That’s what one of the inmates asked me Sunday. They couldn’t believe my respon…

I have loved singing in choirs since I was a little girl. Now this Easter I am singing in our Good Friday service at Church. Easter is to celebrate but is there anything good about Good Friday?

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No one looks forward to the doctor’s results when there has been a serious illness. That’s why we were leery when the results came in for last year’s cancer treatments that my husband endured for man…

We all face the death of a loved one at some time, and eventually it will be our turn. How can we cope and can we find comfort from God’s Word? O Death where is thy victory? O grave where is thy stin…

I only want to share my faith because in it I have such joy, peace and love. But often others may see me with a “hidden agenda.”  Yet I have friends on all sides of the religious spectrum, even athei…

Would you rather receive a gift in shiny red paper with rainbow ribbons, or a plain brown paper wrapping tied up in strings? I learned my lesson at a very young age and I still remember it vividly!

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Are you ready to quit in some area of your life, yet you know you need to do something to either replace it or improve it. We all feel this at times and we do it. But be careful to do it correctly!

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“Coming Down from a High” means one thing to an addict and the opposite for one completing a great feat. When you know you have accomplished something in the will of God, you live in gratitude.

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When people see you coming do they want to see you because they know you will be joyous and open to them? Or do they dread the negativity you will bring?

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People often put others down because of envy, or not wanting you to succeed if they can’t! I know if God gives you an assignment, He will equip you to fulfill that assignment and love doing it!

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My Mom Bootsie  turns 99 this spring! For a pre-birthday trip we are taking her on a cruise to four countries. Then  we can’t wait for her to spend a month or 6 weeks with us. Here comes Bootsie! 

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My favorite Gomer Piles quote is “Surprise, Surprise!” Last night we pulled off the best surprise party for our neighbor.  See why he deserved it!  And see the video  on YouTube as Douglas Surprise. 

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We have visited world religions in our travels, but have never found another where their God is still alive. But I still hate to be labeled “religious” because it is a relationship – not a religion.

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My husband said I needed to have “catchier” titles for my podcasts so I told him to come up with one and I would write about his topic. Not believing I could do so, he challenged me with this. No pro…

If you need encouragement coming into the new  year, I have just the words you need. 2023 may have been your worst year yet, but what if the best is yet to come, no matter your age, health or circums…