Anxiety lurked beneath her beautiful makeup. Fear swam in the blue of her eyes. The what if’s of what could go wrong floated like word bubbles above her head. Yes, she had prayed. But she still couldn’t let go. I know this feeling. We pray but still worry. We trust but still wonder. We just …
“Down!” The coach screams to his player rounding third. He’ll need to slide into home to score the run. The coach sees what the player can’t as the player runs as fast as he can. He heeds the coach’s call and slides. Safe! The run scores and the crowd erupts. Wouldn’t it be great if …
Ever wonder how to be salty? Keep reading… Subtle sweetness entices the tip of my tongue. Contrasting saline taste and crunchy texture mingle with a slightly bitter smokiness as it moves through my mouth. The beautifully complex taste of a salted dark chocolate covered caramel is one of the sweet things of life. It’s wildly …
Oohs and ahhs ring out amid pops and booms as each blast lights up the evening sky. Our eyes eagerly turn upward anticipating the next colorful explosion. Choosing our favorite firework pattern or picnic food is on the agenda for most Americans this week. We have the freedom to choose many things in this country. …
My mind gently drifts up and down with the waves. Thoughts come and go of the past while I dream of the future. Eyes closed, I float in my own little world. Cool lake water shocks my warm skin as my daughter splashes me back to reality. Drifting and dreaming in the lake is a …