Image - Unsplash Romance? Well, February can be a time for romance, particularly when you factor in Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14th. The word romance has a certain amount of appeal, whether on that day or later in springtime. The idea of romance was also appealing in the 1800s. Writer’s like Victor Hugo and Alexandre … Continue reading Valentine’s Party
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Margot Ponders her Future
Romance? Well, February can be a time for romance, particularly when you factor in Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14th. The word romance certainly has a certain amount of appeal, whether on that day or later in springtime. Image - Unsplash The idea of romance was also appealing in the 1800s. Writer’s like Victor Hugo and … Continue reading Margot Ponders her Future
The Prussian Lieutenant
Montmartre - Paris This caption sets the stage for what is to come: intrigue, suspense, and plots, all shrouded in mystery.I am pleased to announce that the new version of The Prussian Lieutenant is complete and will soon be available on Amazon. This new abridged version has a smoother flow, yet retains all the flavor of the original, speckled … Continue reading The Prussian Lieutenant
A Christmas Like no Other
Dan Kiefer - Unsplash ‘I hate Christmas!’ he said matter of fact. What?! How can anyone hate Christmas? Obviously not spoken by a holiday reveller or follower of Christ. On closer examination and prompted by my ‘how can you even say that?’ I get a quizzical look and an answer, though not the one I … Continue reading A Christmas Like no Other
Imposed Loneliness
A peculiar and misunderstood word, loneliness. Unfortunately, it affects us all. And it’s particularly poignant during this difficult time as many of us are impacted by the pandemic. We all have, or know of loved ones who are now alone, isolated out of concern from contracting the Corona virus. While most of us are pretty … Continue reading Imposed Loneliness
A New Dawn
Captain Jack Swaggart, feeling fatigued, yawned and looked to the east at the unfolding dawn. Although the rising sun registered with his visual senses, what he saw in his mind’s eye nearly overshadowed the splendour of cascading yellow and red colours emanating from the rising fireball. FotoRieth - Pixabay Swaggart had already performed the … Continue reading A New Dawn
I Got This
From where do we draw our strength? What do we men boast in? All too often we can get caught up in extolling our accomplishments; but boasting is self-serving and fleeting. Sooner or later we end up falling short. An all too common phrase that’s being paraded about these days: I got this. Really? What … Continue reading I Got This
Sowing More Good Seeds
We’ve all been blessed with talents and abilities, but what really distinguishes one individual from another – even within the same family – is his/her unique temperament. Throughout life, we experience innate needs, and much of what we crave lines up within our own temperament. Some long for approval, others for loyalty, and others still … Continue reading Sowing More Good Seeds
No Ordinary Father
Father. That single word can elicit a host of responses and feelings, both good and bad. For those who were fortunate to grow up in a wholesome – dare I say – Christian home, chances are that you have fond memories of your father. On the other hand, if your reflections are based on mostly … Continue reading No Ordinary Father
Celebrating Easter
madonna lily Easter is commonly acknowledged by followers of the Christian faith as Resurrection Sunday. It truly is a celebration, commemorating a significant historical event – the resurrection of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Traditionally, Holy Week (the week preceding Easter) begins with Palm Sunday andprogresses to the celebratory Last Supper. It continues on a much more sombre note with the betrayal, crucifixion, and burial, and lastly culminates, triumphantly, with the resurrection of the … Continue reading Celebrating Easter
