A Clean Slate

A Clean Slate

April 23, 2021Posted inDevotions1 Comment
I’ve been penciling in “PAINT!” on my daily calendar for some time now… and erasing it, postponing the activity for another day.  It’s become almost an obsession: I need to find time to paint.  I’m constantly seeking inspiration, and I’m…

You Know My Name!

April 16, 2021Posted inAbout Me1 Comment
“Hello, Cynthia!” “You know my name!” my mail-lady exclaimed as I cheerfully waved to her from the sidewalk where I was walking my dog.  Her eyes were wide open, and her jaw hung unhinged. I smiled and…
Plant Obsession

Plant Obsession

April 2, 2021Posted inAbout Me
On Wednesday, I got home from taking a friend to the hospital for a procedure to find 450 native plants sitting on my porch.  My eldest son, Nate, had placed an order for his native plant company,…
Hospitality Central

Hospitality Central

March 26, 2021Posted inAbout Me
The theme for the week is HOSPITALITY!  If that’s not a Southern thang, then I don’t know what is! It’s been weighing on my mind this week, especially now that it appears that COVID-19 pandemic just…
The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

March 19, 2021Posted inDevotions1 Comment
I’ve been composing this blog entry in my mind for a few months but never felt like the timing was right to publish it.  Also, I don’t want anyone to think I’m trying to be super-spiritual; I’m…
The Bible Quiz Life

The Bible Quiz Life

March 12, 2021Posted inAbout Me1 Comment
My daughter and I are taking a trip this weekend to Pensacola, Florida, for a Bible Quiz Extravaganza!  This is her idea of a special girls’ weekend getaway that also covers the expectation of a “fun trip”…
Miracle Baby

Miracle Baby

March 6, 2021Posted inAbout Me1 Comment
My firstborn child turned 20 this week, and I’m no longer the mother of “three amazing teenagers,” as my brother-in-law noted.  I need to update my bio! The story of Nate is an interesting one.   Hubby and…
Precious Memories

Precious Memories

February 26, 2021Posted inAbout Me5 Comments
The Spring semester of my middle child's senior year is zipping by, and I'm beginning to get into senior mom mode. For my oldest, I created a scrapbook of his school years, kindergarten through 12th grade,…

A New Year’s Checkup

February 19, 2021Posted inAbout Me2 Comments
There’s a blizzard going on outside my window today, and I’m so thankful for a warm home and a gas fireplace.  It’s rare for Mississippi to see so much snow and ice! It’s been about six weeks…