Tuesdays with Hazel
Today, I'm taking my mom, Hazel, out for lunch and a little shopping. I don't get to spend enough time with her, because of my schedule, so I'm really looking forward to this.My mom is a very special lady, with the quickest wit I've ever seen. Her smile brightens a...
I Have a Dream
Today, we celebrate the courage, honor and foresight of a man who knew what we all must eventually learn, if we are to survive. Learning to treat others with kindness, dignity and respect is not optional. It's life or death, for us, and for the whole planet. The...
The Barn
Today, I'll be meeting with the designer and builder of my barn! This long-standing dream is, at long last, in the works, for real. I'll give you regular updates on the progress on this blog, and I plan to post pictures of the construction in all its stages on the...
A Horse Story
In my new book, the one I'm getting ready to write now ("The McKettrick Way", Silhouette Special Edition, Dec. 2007), there is a wild horse. Justifiably afraid of humans, this animal avoids them at any cost. He is wounded and sick, half-starved and thirsty, frightened...
Preliminary Reports
Word has it that Larry Webster came through his twelve-hour surgery and the operation is considered a success. Recovery will be long and difficult--but there is every reason to hope.I thought you'd want to know.Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts. The Master...
Larry and Vicki
My friends are both undergoing an enormous ordeal today--Larry will be in surgery for 12 hours, for the removal of a tumor. Vicki, his loving wife and my dear friend, will be keeping a vigil. The implcations are huge--Larry, a singer and musician by hobby, will...
Scholarships
Today I'll be choosing finalists for my 2006 Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, and believe me, it won't be easy. I wish I could award a scholarship to everyone who applied, but of course I can't, so it's push up the sleeves and decide time.If you do not win,...
Further Reports from the Silence
I am sitting in my wonderful living room as I type this blog, watching the sun rise behind the towering pines outside my windows. I have had my prayer and journaling and devotional time, and practiced entering the Silence, my sister Sally's prayer shawl around my...
Short Circuits
Around this time of year, many of us start thinking of things we'd like to do, be or have. We set goals, make resolutions. Those of a spiritual bent--and I happen to be one--pray.What goes wrong? Why is it that, so often, nothing seems to happen? By March, if not the...
The Meeting Ground
Recently, I had the living room carpet replaced with something more dog friendly. I had the big sectional moved to the lake, where it works better, but that left two recliners, assorted tables, and a Christmas tree. The room has very high ceilings, so it echoes, and...
Welcome, 2007
One of my favorite things about New Year's is the sense of a fresh start and a clean slate. 2006 was a year full of blessings for me, but hard work and challenges, too. Two favorite uncles went on to the Great Rodeo Up Yonder, and I miss them sorely.As you know, I do...
Saturday Catch-up
I intended to blog yesterday morning, and take the weekend off. Life happens.My stepmother, Edith Lael, fell in her kitchen yesterday morning and broke her left leg. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital for surgery, and I am awaiting updates. Please pray for...