The Gift of Childhood Memories
Every day I see children and young people on their way to their elementary school, middle school, and high school. It’s the daily view from my office window here in small-town America, and I love it. School has been in session for a few weeks here and perhaps...
My Middle-of-the-Year Word for 2022!
This year – 2022 – has been a blur for Jim and me due to Covid-19. It’s how we celebrated Christmas and it’s how we welcomed the new year, too; isolated and sick. I began to improve but Jim declined. In early January, Jim ended up in the emergency room,...
Red Lights and Pickled Pigs’ Feet
Pickled pigs feet…just the thought made me want to lose my lunch but to Grandpa, they were a delicacy. He loved them but rarely had them, so my gift of choice for him that Christmas was one jar of pickled pigs’ feet, with a bright red bow on top. We...
An Attitude of Gratitude
Are you tired of triple-digit heat and strangling humidity? Is your summer dragging by? Gas prices are at unreasonable levels and grocery store totals take our breath away. It is difficult to maintain an attitude of gratitude, isn’t it?On social media, opinions are...
Who Are Your Influencers?
Several years ago, I was challenged to create a Wall of Influence – basically a list of people who influenced my life in a positive way. Who made me who I am? Who do I value and respect? Who do I want to emulate? Whose advice will I always treasure? Influence is...
Welcome, I’m Elaine. I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, a choreographer of words, a challenger of the status quo, an admirer of all things colorful, and a lover of life who finds great comfort and joy in knowing I’m completely adequate to do whatever it is God calls me to do!
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