Happy Easter “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away…
A Blessed Passover “On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’ This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the Lord is to be on your…
The Crosses at Strasburg We saw these crosses from the road, in Strasburg, Virginia. The two poles, on either side of the center cross, fly the American Flag. We pulled off of the road, to take a closer look, and I saw this box for prayer requests. I did not leave a request, but certainly…
To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ First News of the Battle of Lexington by William Tylee Ranney “The skirmish between Redcoats and Minutemen at Lexington, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775, signaled the beginning of the American War of Independence. More…
Men –It is Up to You! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.” ~ Margret Mead ~ Sculpture at the Center for Civil and Human Rights In Florida, it is not unusual for homes to be built on canals or small lakes, or ponds or fountains to be…
A Place of Peace Recently, I had the privilege of sitting in our friend’s garden, while I waited for everyone to finish their pesky obligations, which were in the way of celebrating a birthday. As I sat there, reading, I could not help but marvel at the beautiful space they had created and all of…
Below you will find Jeremy Stuart Snyder’s obituary, originally printed in The Gadsden Times, on March 13, 2017. Jeremy Stuart Snyder “Jeremy Stuart Snyder, 42 arrived at the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1: PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Rainbow Church of Christ,…
Nathan Hale and the Homestead “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” ~ Nathan Hale ~ Do you remember Nathan Hale from a history class or movie or maybe the cartoon Liberty Kids? Perhaps, it is just those famous last words, of his, that have…
A Return to My Ducks Can you see the little ducklings left foot, lifted up and ready to follow his mother? The ducks, or my ducks, as I and many of my neighbors once fondly referred to them, were the original inspiration for this column. Yes, I am so enamored of these little fellows I…
To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Carnival Evening by Henri Rousseau As winter continues to linger, I offer you a bit of whimsy to cheer you on to brighter days! I saw this painting, oil on canvas, at the Philadelphia…
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