Blog
Welcome to my blog where I write pieces about life that includes some of my experiences peppered with humor that will inspire and encourage you. This journey on earth can be difficult and crazy at times and we all need some inspiration to keep moving forward. Enjoy!
Gwen
High Hopes for a Better Year 2021
“2020 don’t let the door hit you on the way out!” As far as I’m concern, year 2020 can go into oblivion and never ever be seen again! Kids in the future will have to endure an entire school year of History class devoted just to the year 2020! – Internet meme Can we...
Emanuel, God is With Us
One of my favorite times of the holiday season is the Christmas eve service. This year won’t be the same since we are doing it virtually, but I can reminisce on past times meeting at the church after dark. Bundled in our coats we make haste to get inside where it is...
The Nutcracker at Christmas Time
The day had been full of preparations getting ready to see the ballet company perform. We all were in our finest attire along with grandma in her newly purchased long dress. Our family had arrived early to the auditorium admiring the ornate structure with red...
Come On Get Going I Don’t Have Time
I pressed down on the gas pedal as my hands gripped the steering wheel. “Come on, Come on. Can’t you go any faster?” I mumbled at the car ahead of me. I was late and no one seemed to care that I had places to go and appointments to keep. “For crying out...
Being Grateful Makes Me Happy
Fall has made its entrance into the Northwest. The landscape has changed showing off a brilliance of amber, gold, and bronze color spreading amongst the emerald evergreens. The cool crisp air causes my nose to run and my ears to hurt reminding me that it is...
To the Finish Line
Back in seventh grade, in the late 70’s, I joined the schools track team. The coach asked me if I wanted to do the 440, now called the 400. Shoot, how hard could it be to run around the track once, I had thought. Now mind you, I am no runner, but I was young...