My SHEEP Owned ME — Once upon a time, I owned three sheep which soon became six. Let me correct that — they owned ME. Needless to say, they ate but I would be the one who needed to drag some hay into their pen and also provide grain. …

Have you ever thought that writing is much like a carpenter putting together a building from scratch, beginning with the tree? Or maybe like a quilter assembling the pieces of her next masterpiece? Creative work of every kind reminds me of the WRITING process! Please meet Lynda. I have known her for many years. Since her husband’s death eighteen years ago…

Discover the How-To The world seems a dark place right now with devastating earthquakes, wars that seem to be crashing out of control, disasters at home and abroad, young people becoming more and more violent, the homeless population is growing, borders seem non-existent, politicians lie…on and on it goes. People world-wide are crying…

A few years ago, I learned what was involved in being a MILLER. How did that come about? Did I enjoy the experience? Read on!

What Does YOUR Name Stand For? — When people think of you or see your name, what do they think? When our parents name us, they give it a great deal of thought. They want our name to fit us. They don’t know whether we will be a boy or a girl. They don’t know what our personality and characteristics will be. Yet, in our culture, they give us our…

Do YOU Practice Listening? A friend of mine recently had some serious issues within her home. Her daughter, who suffered from a mental illness, was suffering and causing the entire household to suffer along with her. My friend’s daughter was of legal age and was refusing treatment of any kind. She had been fired…

Can We Avoid Them? I don’t know about you but I’m a firm believer in Medium’s vast array of publications! When we are new on Medium, we get busy writing and figuring out how it all works. Once we realize that Medium is all about writing, posting AND connecting with other writers, then we…

with Homework AND with Life! From birth onward, YOU have been your child’s primary teacher. When September arrives and they head off to school each year, it seems to be a time of new beginnings — for you and for your children. …

Do You Know Him? I don’t mean who built the house you live in but who builds your LIFE? Have you helped Him create a masterpiece about which you are pleased or have you cobbled together the pieces as best as you are able! Most of us begin our lives trying to do the…