Staying Alert & Connected
Bet you don’t know where the expression, he is three sheets to the wind, originated. Well, turns out sailors started that old saying. But before you laugh at the conspicuous reasons behind it, look at where its meaning is derived....
In Your Dreams
Have you ever had a conversation in an elevator that continued after you got out? I know, I know, you’re probably all thinking-in your dreams! Who has a conversation with strangers in an elevator? Let alone one that continues after...
The Gift of Story
As Christmas draws near, have you ever thought about giving the gift of story to someone? When I was a little girl, my favorite part of bedtime was my father’s story telling. Being a creative person, the stories he told...
Gratefulness And Perseverance
Whether or not you are a person of faith, trials are something all of us go through, and an old adage says, it’s not what happens to you, but what you do with it. My friend, Joni Eareckson Tada, is...
Small Town Charm
There's something about a small town that makes me smile as I walk through and notice all its' quirky old-fashioned charm. Some of you may have stumbled upon such a place during your summer travels. When I was a kid,...
Memory’s Train of Thought
Sometimes a single question can unlock everything. In today’s excerpt from the upcoming release of the sequel to The Buzz @ Chicky-Pie’s Café, Elise is traveling by train, haunted by childhood memories and searching for answers about faith, healing, and...
Mini-Stories for Your Heart – Enjoy a Taste of My Upcoming Sequel!
Summer is upon us! We’ve been enjoying the gorgeous weather here in Southern California—blue skies and cool breezes. I’m so grateful for longer days of sunshine and the abundance of growing things (my garden is currently blooming with beauty!). ...
Art & Books Demo 6/19/2025
Iris Carignan invites you to her painting demonstration in Pastel Thursday June 19th 6 to 8pm Sponsored by the Simi Valley Art Association at: Simi Valley Rec. & Park District Center 4201 Guardian St, Simi Valley, Ca. The finished painting...
PRACTICE PRESENCE & PEACE
Has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like one of your parents? Most children do resemble their natural parents at least a little. And how many of us as parents have also hoped and prayed our children...