Steps!

Steps!

Back in April I began utilizing these steps for some strength training and cardio. I started with five reps, running the first one and walking the rest. On one of my outings I upped the total reps from 5 to 7 and decided to run the first 2. After being far too sedentary all Winter [...]

Woodland Flower

Woodland Flower

I'm waking up Still, I'm not out of the woods. For so long I've grown upon the forest floor Light streaming through the trees Yet, wanting more. Watching the wild things pass on by Searching for a glimpse of Your star filled sky. I'm waking up And I'm surrounded by trees. I lost track of [...]

Waking Up

Waking Up

To write or not to write, that is the question. Should I start the week off with something in my drafts, some poetry, or should I write about my week?  Okay, let's start with where I am. That's a good place to start, right?  For the most part April was a better than normal month [...]

F(l)ight Songs #2

F(l)ight Songs #2

I’m proud to say that Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK) is a Canadian Christian rock/ hard rock band. We’ll keep these boys! They’re top notch. Trevor McNevan is a rocker who likes to mix things up. TFK can be both very raucous, but also soft. Sometimes they even throw some rap in there. Personally I love [...]

Bud to Bloom

Bud to Bloom

Tulip Tree "Time-lapse" The Tulip Tree is problaby more commonly known as the Saucer Magnolia, but Tulip Tree fit better into my trio of "T" words. Plus, my mother-in-law always refers to it as such, so I like it. This was a really good exercise in patience! These guys take their time. Not a whole [...]

Try, Try, Try Again

Try, Try, Try Again

I wrote this back in February. I almost threw out the baby with the bathwater again! It isn't that this piece is unpromising… It's just that it's still in progress. I added some up to date thoughts at the end. --- February 2020, *Groan* Last Thursday I stood in the kitchen and let out my [...]

Seeing Red

Seeing Red

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Imagine what it must have been like to be a part of this monumental historic event from crucifixion to resurrection. First there was an angry mob who demanded Jesus' crucifixion; then grief for many as Jesus hung upon the cross—His body pierced and bleeding. After Jesus' death [...]

Reliance

Reliance

"The world is a treacherous place," She bemoaned. "Don't you walk in the Light?" He reminded her. You have my hand. Just hold on tight." "I don't loath trials, Lord, but I'm scared of tests. "After all," she confessed, "I'm only flesh!" "Give ear to my Spirit, and abide in the truth. I promise you, [...]

Tired

Tired

T-ried I-t didn't work R-eally don't have any energy  E-nded up back in bed D-oh T-omorrow I-t could happen R-eally, anything is possible E-veryone needs hope D-on't count me out T-urtles are still slower than I am I-could take 'em in a three legged race R-eally, I could  E-ven young grow tired and weary D-ream [...]