by Elaine McAllister | Sep 22, 2024 | All Aboard! The Adventures of Miss Ratcliff, Ancestor Profiles, Family, Generational Storytelling, Life, Mini-Memoirs, Thankfulness, Travel
I’ve visited nearly all of the 48 contiguous states in my lifetime and can attest that there is beauty in every single one. Still, I’m convinced Idaho has an overabundance of scenic wonderland. I fell in love with the area while researching to write...
by Elaine McAllister | Sep 20, 2024 | All Aboard! The Adventures of Miss Ratcliff, Ancestor Profiles, Family, Generational Storytelling, Life, Memories, Mini-Memoirs, Thankfulness, Travel
As I write, huge machines are working in our front yard to replace the sewer line in our neighborhood. We’ve seen the work (and the aftermath) in our neighbors’ yards to the north but evidently, today’s our day. A section of our driveway was sawed,...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 22, 2024 | Family, Life, Perspective, Thankfulness
“Make a list of your blessings,” the author suggested. “During the next week, see if you can unpack 100 things for which you’re thankful.” Challenge accepted! I can do that, I thought. God has blessed me big time. So, I grabbed a notebook...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 20, 2024 | Family, Life, Memories, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
Mine was a petty purchase. Not one to break the bank. Just a small fountain drink to quench my thirst on a steamy hot day. As I walked toward the counter I reached for my wallet, but the cashier simply smiled, waved her hand, and said “You have a nice...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 14, 2024 | Faith, Family, Life, Memories, Pandemic, Perspective, Prayer, Thankfulness, Trusting God
A couple of years ago, I saw something in nature that gave me a new perspective on life and death; on caregiving. It was Day 12 of my husband’s fight for life. I was en route to the hospital where he was battling Covid Pneumonia – a long, battle with many...
by Elaine McAllister | Jan 1, 2024 | Family, Life, Memories, Reflecting God, Thankfulness
“McPherson Woman Reports Rare Mountain Lion Sighting: Last Documented Sighting of a Cougar in Kansas was in 1904.” That was the headline! The local newspaper was first to tell my story; just a couple sentences about what I saw in the New Gottland...
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