Andalusia is a sleepy little town but not because it is a lazy little town but because the pace is slow enough to induce extreme nostalgia and hyper-awareness of how ultra too busy the rest of my world can be. I think it would be fun to see if my blood pressure drops when I … Continue reading Sweet Home Andalusia
Category: Happy in General
Just about everything that makes up my Happy Ass Life!
Pick a number, Any number!!!
Remember all the card games where the trickster says, “ Pick a number any number?” Or I guess they really said pick a card but this works better for my point, so play along. That is how I wanted to play the Enneagram personality quiz. I wanted to pick my number but it turns out … Continue reading Pick a number, Any number!!!
Famous in my home. Love starts here!!!
God it starts in my home. Being love and being light right where I am. Loving my family deeply and practicing love and kindness in my home. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart start with my family. My home is a peaceful sanctuary A Peaceful Haven, All my prayers … Continue reading Famous in my home. Love starts here!!!
Love Starts Here!!!
I read a wonderful passage in Mark Batterson’s book, The Circle Maker. He was sharing his list of things that meant success to him. Mark shared that it was his hope; “That the people who know me best respect me the most.” I want to be famous in my home!!!!! Those precious words sparked a … Continue reading Love Starts Here!!!
Easter, Jazz music, and well-stocked shelves!!!!
Let me warn you that this blog may or may not be tied up in one big knot making any sense at all and the idea the three things go together, well let's just wait and see. Today is Easter, my absolute favorite of all fave holidays for me as a Jesus follower. And I … Continue reading Easter, Jazz music, and well-stocked shelves!!!!
The promise of the Bloom
I am so excited about spring, new growth, that one tiny bud blooming, making its appearance, It is barely seen but the promise of the bloom is there, Then I remember that spring always follows winter, If I can remember in my winter season the blooms are just around the corner, Let me be that … Continue reading The promise of the Bloom
Storms on the outside, sunny and sure inside!!!
Storms are majestic and frightening and awe inspiring, I am so thankful that I believe God can calm storms within and without, The storms without can not harm me as long as I am sunny and sure on the inside, I seek cover underneath his wings, I bow down in reverence, I stay calm to … Continue reading Storms on the outside, sunny and sure inside!!!
Kneeling
I am never closer to you than when I am kneeling and looking up, It is this humble posture that reminds me that you are in charge, As a human this false feeling of control is an illusion I can not afford, I kneel to say thank you for my health, my life, my family … Continue reading Kneeling
The Not so unsinkable Molly Brown
Dear Happy Asses, Since I have been sick with covid for over 6 weeks when my brain worked slightly I had time to think about so many things. I thought so much about my health, even though I thanked God for my health and my life and all the people in my life, I … Continue reading The Not so unsinkable Molly Brown
When…….
When people are unkind, I can be kind because you are kind, When People are unkind, I can be kind, because you are kind, When the world seems confusing, I can see the ever steady peace you offer, When I am scared I find hope in your love for me, When I am worried about … Continue reading When…….