Before my first apartment, I was in a duplex. It was drafty- chilly in winter and warm in summer. There probably wasn't much of any insulation in the walls or anywhere else. The floors were a charming reddish brown hardwood except in the one tiny restroom that was tiled and in the small kitchen where … Continue reading After Service →

One of my favorite pastimes is gardening- both indoor and outdoor. It is so peaceful and relaxing. I enjoy having live plants around me, especially foliage. Plants have been around me my whole life, but it became personal about 5 or 6 years ago. My son and I were living in our first apartment, and … Continue reading In the Garden →

Not so many years ago, maybe 5, times had gotten really tough. My car had broken down the year before, and the car that used to be my great-grandmother's finally left me on the side of the road. Resilience and determination are my strengths. Taking all of the cash I had that week which was … Continue reading Shelter from the Rain →

Years ago, I was struggling in my finances, struggling to stay in college, and looking for ways to earn money, you know, a side hustle. Being between jobs and being responsible for another life had its challenges. It was October 2009, and I'd remembered a pastor reminding me that my gifts would make room for … Continue reading Brocade →

Oh, how I enjoy sitting by the river watching the currents. It is so peaceful and calming. I remember my favorite spot by a particular river. One night years ago when I was feeling lost, alone, sad and looking for any sign of what my purpose is, I went to meet God at the river … Continue reading Rivers and Starlight →

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton My brand and blogs are all about where God can be found if we just look.