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Nate embraces the conveniences of modern electronic devices. We’ll skip over the steps he saves with the remote controls on his TV and garage door. They are so 20th century. As are his cordless electric lawn mower, weed eater and … Continue reading →

Lately our house resembles a yard sale for books. It isn’t. No, this bibliophile welcomed a deluge of books donated for Love Packages in Butler, Illinois. In March the Barton Library Book sale yielded a couple cardboard boxes filled with … Continue reading →

As I checked off another Mother’s Day last week, I realized few if any mentioned the women who welcomed unrelated children into their homes as foster mothers or legal guardians. The children may not called them “mom” or stay in … Continue reading →

We live, we collect necessary and desired items. We die and leave it all for someone else to sell, trash or donate to a thrift store. You can’t take it with you. Nor can you guarantee anyone else will cherish … Continue reading →

Nothing like an emergency call from home, “Mom, there is a troll in the house. Come home, please. I need you, Mom.” Mom heard what her tall, strong, autistic son, ‘Eddie’ said. She really did hear him, but a troll? … Continue reading →

The church program included a beautiful rendition of a familiar Bible story told in dance by professional ballerinas. They soared and swooped as they lifted their arms to portray the story’s details and the wonder of God’s interaction through the … Continue reading →

Folks drove hours, even days to gather in Texarkana to talk about their old, black sewing machines at the TOGA (Treadle Gathering and Academy.) Everyone there collects, repairs and /or uses old black sewing machines like their grandmother and great-grandmother … Continue reading →

Scams come any time of the day. Sleep time hovered when the phone dinged and a message appeared. “How you doing. Sorry for just hitting you up but do you have 80$ I can borrow until tmr (tomorrow) for the … Continue reading →

“I believe in miracles, I’ve seen a soul set free. Miraculous the change in one redeemed at Calvary.” For weeks those lyrics have stuck on my thoughts. It began with a phone call. The caller said ‘Buddy’ had moved out … Continue reading →