Living Real

Tuesday I asked the creative people I know what they thought might happen when the surgical pin in my toe was removed.  I suggested that my toe might come off or that the pin might not come out. Others shared these thoughts: Your toe stretches and is longer than the rest. (My friend Dianne.) All [...]

Today’s such a pretty day, and I must say the ADD has kicked in horribly. Listening to the wind chimes playing their melody as I watch the trees dance slowly with the songs has kept me from getting everything on my to-do list done. I decided that rather than waste a perfectly beautiful day, I [...]

Did you stop on this page because of that title? Did the words resonate within you or make you angry? AWESOME! At least you’re thinking now. I have to tell you the truth, though, I will not advocate the cessation of aid to Haiti. Simply because of the facts shown in this video: Let’s recap [...]

Not long ago, I tackled the subject of giving to those who have been devastated by the earthquake in Haiti. I am still of the mind that we — especially believers in Jesus Christ — should be lending a hand in any way possible. I am still of the mind that we are supposed to [...]

I’ve been having a “discussion” with my beautiful half-sister, Nina, via Facebook over the past couple days. She had posted something on her “status” there that both angered and saddened me. Nina’s not the first person I’ve seen or heard say words to this effect. The words? “Charity begins at home” Where does that come [...]

WARNING: If you’re a fan of Tennessee football, you might find this post sacrilegious. I’ve lived in East Tennessee almost half my life. I understand, for the most part, Big Orange mentality, or I thought I did. Until this past Tuesday. Now I wonder what is wrong with these people who call themselves Volunteers and [...]

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 is a day that people, especially children, in Haiti will not soon forget. That’s the day that their lives changed drastically. That’s the day that the earth under them shook and the buildings around them fell. I confess. I’m a Compassion International parent. Jack and I sponsor Judine. She’s four years [...]

I’m weird. I know that. I’ve accepted that fact. I mean, consider the way I choose birthday cards for people. I look and look until I find the one that fits that person and the way I know it does that is that it either makes me laugh out loud or it brings tears to [...]

This Christmas is so strange for us this year. We’re not gathering with loved ones at home this year on Christmas Day.  We’re not gathering with loved ones at their homes this year. Instead, my husband, Jack, and I will be boarding an airplane around lunch time to fly to Orlando, Florida. I grew up [...]

Tiger Woods has surprised me. I am so glad to be surprised in this way. Seems that Mr. Woods has discerned the damage his infidelity has done to his family and his integrity. Rather than brush is aside and babble on with Oprah and Dr. Phil and Larry King and Conan, he’s stepped back from [...]

My husband and I were gone when Joey, the UPS driver, dropped off packages tonight. (Gotta love living in a small town where you even know the UPS guy) When we arrived home, I looked at the package on top, noting that it looked like a book and wondering if I had another one coming [...]

My husband has such a servant heart and has gone for years dreaming about the truck he wanted, instead taking care of others with the money he could have used.  Last month we found a truck that fit his dream description. You can see the smile on his face when he brought it home. He’s [...]