Monday, March 18, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024
Receiving Refugees
A short FaceBook Post from Deaconess Connie Johnson in Eau Claire, Wisconsin: "I read some reporting today that some folks in Western Wisconsin were getting all worked up about whether Eau Claire County was “prepared” to handle 75 new Somali families being resettled there.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Dangerous World
We live in a dangerous world. Amidst Russia's threat to use nuclear weapons, the war in the Middle East and the troubles in Haiti, I have great respect for Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024
Thanks for the Women
On this International Women's Day I give thanks for all the women in my life: deaconesses, pastors, bishops, friends, granddaughters, and all my sisters in Christ.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Keep On Walking
Keep on Walking
2024 is not a year to take time out from paying attention to politics or voting. Check to see if you are (still) on the voter registration roles. Be engaged. Listen. Watch. Read. Talk. Listen to the State of the Union Address this evening, March 7. Our democracy is on the ballot. Your voice and vote are necessary.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Busy as a Beaver
Busy beavers. We walked around a small late here in Mason City and saw their work. It was warm and seventy degrees. You can see the beavers' new work by the fresh chips at the base of the one tree. But perhaps they too do not know if is it Winter or Spring. This morning it is 6 degrees with snow on the ground.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Final Follies
Grandson Jackson's final Mason City High School "Follies." Proud of him. Joel directed for 30 years and is now director of choral activities for North Iowa Area Community College. Joel's wife Rachel played for many solos, ensembles and choir at this year's "Follies" as she has for decades. She also arranges much of the music. This year, while Jackson in high school, she plays at MCHS and at the Community College while also gives piano lessons there. We are thankful for all their gifts. Granddaughter Jennaya, now a second year student at Wartburg College in Waverly, as a music therapy major.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Day 5 Orchid!
Day 5 Orchid! In the midst of winter I have flowers from all seasons blooming at the same time in our apartment. Day 5 is the final post. I purchased this orchid three years ago for my husband's early February birthday. After it bloomed, I simply kept it watered and surprisingly it blooms again each year.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Day 4 Rose
Day 4 Rose! In the midst of winter I have flowers from all seasons blooming at the same time in our apartment. I am posting one each day this week.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Day 3 African Violet
Day 3 African Violet In the midst of winter I have flowers from all seasons blooming at the same time in our apartment. I am posting one each day this week.