by Elaine McAllister | Aug 18, 2017 | Faith, Life, Thankfulness, Writing
In this country, where excess is commonplace, and millions of people seek after that which is bigger and better, isn’t it ironic that SO MUCH can often be accomplished by SO LITTLE. Warning: Random thoughts ahead! Our alphabet has only twenty-six letters! No...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 23, 2017 | Family, Friends, Life, Thankfulness, Travel, Writing
Life is an adventure, and I’m always up for one! I just returned home, safe and sound, after a road trip through ten states, covering over 3,500 miles…all by myself! It was a memorable adventure, and will be the topic of future blogs, I’m sure! But,...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 20, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness, Writing
At a recent writing workshop, an ‘exercise’ was given to ’emulate’ a poetry ‘form’ (I chose the often-emulated “I Am From” by Mary Pipher) …. I am from Arden and Nadine. From Carl and Bertha. From Marvin and Madge...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 16, 2017 | Life, Thankfulness, Writing
Christopher Reeve once said something quite profound about dreams. He said, at first, they may seem impossible, then they appear improbable, but as the dreamer moves toward the dream – they become inevitable. I like that! My world comes alive with a pen in hand...
by Elaine McAllister | May 3, 2017 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Thankfulness
I posted a few things I’m thankful for the other day — I’ll continue that list, today… I’m thankful for seasons. For change. For the freshness of Spring after a harsh Winter. For the promise of Winter after a harsh Summer. For the seasons...
by Elaine McAllister | May 2, 2017 | Elder Care, Family, Life, Thankfulness
He’s a giant! Always a great believer in the power of a positive attitude! Ornery, and full of spunk! I remember – in years past – whenever he was asked how he was doing, his standard response was “if I was any better, I’d be twins!” Full of spunk, and equally...
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