Sunday, April 28, 2024

Be kind and compassionate to one another ...

 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building  others up according to their needs, that it may benefit to those who listen.  And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4: 29 - 32 (NIV)

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Pet of the week, Sully

 Sully is a Boxer. Erin, my friend, rescued Sully.  Erin said that Sully enjoys people, yet he also struggles to be around people. He has some fears. I know he has a safe place in his forever home.  

 Pets add  companionship and joy to our lives. 




Friday, April 19, 2024

Friendship Friday ...Janet


 The Lord has blessed her a beautiful voice. 

"He who sings prays twice." St. Augustine. 





Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Tasty Tuesday

“Americans have been out of love with cereal for a while. Now what? “

 

“That question is facing the three giants of the industry that once dominated the American breakfast table: General Mills, Kellogg, and Post Holdings. There is still money to be made in a slowing declining market."

 

Those brands that have regained their footing or the companies who are working hard to make gains in the marketplace.  What does it take to gain in marketplace?  Superior strategy and investment. “ Aaron Black 

 

What company has been relentless in pushing a heart-health message?  General Mills! 

 

Guess what I discovered in the grocery aisle of our CVS?   I like the post, now they need to market to Gen X 



Saturday, April 13, 2024

Matilda

 Matilda is the recently retired  Courthouse Facility Dog for CASA.  When she was working, she attended court, home visits, school visits, and treatment facilities. Her training allowed her to respond to up to 40 commands. 

Where did she receive her training?  Canine Companions in Delaware, Ohio.  Matilda served as the CASA Canine Companion. We hope that she will enjoy many years in her retirement.  During her service, she provided great comfort to children who experienced trauma.  She made a difference. 




Friday, April 12, 2024

Friendship Friday

In her Wall Street article of  April 20, 2022, Elizabeth Bernstein posed this question “Do you have a Strong Circle of Friends?”.  While the article is a few years old it still resonates. At the time, Bernstein’s article stated that we were in a rare moment to reflect on the quality of our friendships. She further goes on to share:

 

“The variety and quality of friends we have, not the number, is most important, friendship experts say, Research show that people with varied relationships have better physical and mental health. Studies show that people who have different friends who help them moods report greater well-being in life, a concept have called “emotionships.”

 

I’m grateful for a strong circle of friends. First and foremost, my prayer circle is my top tier friend circle. Which circle is next? I guess, my exercise buddies are next. Then, I would have to list my Mah Jongg circle. 

 

Who do you need to add  to your Circle of Friends? 



 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Thrifty Thursday

 

"Industry,  thrift and self-control are sought because they create wealth but because they create character."

Calvin Coolidge

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday Musing ... Total Solar Eclipse

 Why is this Total Solar Eclipse special? 

"According to Bradley, the 2024 eclipse will be the "most watched solar eclipse in history due the many large cities it will pass through."  Also it is the last solar eclipse across the United States for twenty years."

Look at my eclipse glasses. I was ready to view the eclipse... the clouds prevented me from seeing anything.  Watching CNN, I was able to see crowds of people from Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Vermont, and New York  looking up to view this amazing celestial event.