Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 (NIV) I want to be the girl who rides around the rodeo ring carrying the American flag. I want to wear the sequined chaps that glisten in the spotlight. I want to ride so fast that my hair floats behind… Read More
Gluttony
A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out. Proverbs 25:28 (The Message) Trucker colicked today. There was no reason for it that I could determine. His horsy friends were both home so he wasn’t lonely. The weather is cool, but mild. There are no storms on the horizon. I didn’t change his food… Read More
Shades of Blue and a Little Green
From left to right: Tenderness; By The Sea; Spa; Angel Eyes; and Innuendo. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. Psalm 145:16 (NIV) Since beginning our home improvements, I’ve learned a new way to make my husband really mad. Not that I want to anger him, but it really pushes his buttons when I paint many… Read More
Cure For Cranky
A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person; a heartfelt present cools a hot temper. Proverbs 21:14 (The Message) I’m feeling contrary today. I blame it on the Zytrec I took last night for allergies. On Saturday, I touched up the trim in the bathroom. The high gloss paint was not low odor so it made me sneeze. Then, yesterday,… Read More