Cling to what is good. “Hold on tightly” to what is good. Remember your grip on the monkey bars at school? You were determined to swing to the other side without falling. Clinging to something for dear life conjures up in our minds the physical and emotional. Our muscles tighten and our determination to hold on…
She’s A Lady
Valentina Hebb singing Polly’s song, She’s a Lady: The Program honoring Polly’s life: polly-beck_12-26-2016 Tom Lloyd, Polly’s brother, singing a song he wrote, Heaven’s Avenue Polly’s treasured song through the years. As I went through her scrapbooks, I was reminded that I sang this song at her retirement party! She loved the Gaithers. Polly’s…
But it is worth it!
Christmas day has passed. Most of the world is back to work and the hustle and bustle of Christmas has transitioned to the busy, mundane of our reality. The shepherds left Christmas Day rejoicing and were forever changed the night a little baby was born–God with us. They left the glory of Christmas and embarked…
Chasing Moons
The morning was its usual rhythm. The coffee aroma and my alarm told my ears and nose it’s time to awaken to a new day. What should I wear? Is my middle school girl up, or will she beg for “just five more minutes mom”? Can I get in the shower before Parish? I had…
End of Self
You try to make sense of this new way and the expectations that are evident. There is no going back. You can’t be the same once you’ve crossed over into new territory. To go back would be impossible. All has changed around you, but the struggle becomes rooted in the fact that you have not…
Woman
Woman. I was born the only girl in a family of 5 children. My first memory of being a woman, different from man, was in Kindergarten. I sat across from a boy who intrigued me. He played with toys I’d never seen before and spoke a different language. In my mind he seemed stronger than…
Compassion
Self-esteem is defined as “confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.” The difficulty with self-esteem is who or what deems you worthy? If we try something with great confidence but “fail” in the eyes of our family, boss, or self, we begin to judge ourselves to only be good or bad. Today, I’m good…
SAFE
We can be addicted to safety. What makes me feel secure, at all cost, I will establish. We spend money, resources, and time in an effort to bring stability and a sense of control. If you are a parent, you realize the importance of stability and predictability. Children need stability to survive and grow into…
Cajun Pork Chops with Cheese Grits
Ingredients 4 Thin Cut Pork Chops, boneless or trim off the bone Enough of your favorite oil to coat the pan generously Enough flour to coat your pork chops Zatarain’s Creole seasoning to taste, or your favorite Cajun style seasoning 1 medium onion Bob’s Red Mill Polenta Corn Grits, or your favorite style of grits…
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