“Remember the Titans.” reminds me of a time in my life, the 60s, that was so uncomfortable for us as children. With the civil rights movement in full swing, I never understood why anyone, anywhere, would hold prejudices against another human simply because of the color of their skin, cultural differences, religious differences, political affiliation, or class differences. I didn’t understand it then, and I don’t understand it now. Aren’t…
On April 27th, I turned 65y/o. Hard to believe as I reflect on my life. My mind is telling me I’m 30 … well, maybe 40, my body is telling me I’m probably 70. My energy level is definitely 65, and my mirror tells me…
When I started third grade, I remember vividly how excited I was to learn to write in cursive. I took so much care in my penmanship, and couldn’t wait to show my mother my schoolwork when I got home. She encouraged me and showed me…
“Anticipation” 9×12 Pastel on UArt Paper
The featured photo above is the home that my parents built in 1970-71. I was 11y/o when I, my 2 brothers, and parents, moved to Brookeville, Maryland, on 8 acres, overlooking Tridelphia Lake. Those were wonderful years that I look back on fondly. We have…
A new pastel painting that I completed today. 9×12 Soft Pastels on Art Spectrum Pastel Paper. It’s been quite the transition for me and my family, as we embark on building our last home in the mountains, but I am of the adage that anywhere…
Sarah’s Sermon at Etowah United Methodist Church, Etowah, NCDecember 31st, 2023 Advent is the season of waiting and anticipation.Christmas is the dawn breaking into the deep darkness, a light dawning, and our long awaited hope fully becomes realized in the face of a baby lying…
Recently, I posted Proverbs 1:7 on Facebook. If we reflect on this scripture, it can leave us puzzled as to why we should “fear” the Lord our God, and what, exactly, is the purpose of this “fear” and why does He want us to “fear”…
Advent is the freedom found in the invitation to hope when all that is around you is darkness, and yet you believe light is coming. To look forward and see the light before it dawns, so that when it does, we can proclaim with Isaiah,…