When my kids were little I found a new kind of coloring book. All you needed in order to paint was water. You dip your brush in the water and “Whallah!” the picture would come alive with color. In the lines of the drawing was imbedded paint that only appeared when you added the water … More Snapshot of Water Paints

Matt was five and Anna was two. One day, late in the afternoon, I asked Matt to take Anna and straighten up their room while I made dinner. Matt was a very responsible 5-year-old and actually liked to organize things (traits that are still a part of him today). I worked on dinner and paid … More Snapshot: Better Together

In the 1960’s and 70’s, before customer loyalty cards and online discount coupons, there were redemption stamps – Blue Chip, S&H Green Stamps and others. When you purchased any product or service you could receive stamps based on the amount of your purchase. It is said that even some Funeral Homes and brothels gave stamps … More Snapshot of Redemption

Fingerprints. Unique in all of the world. One of a kind. Your fingerprints are yours alone. Fingerprints are so unique that they are used to identify both victims and criminals. Every fingerprint you’ve ever left marks a place where you were, what you touched and perhaps what you did.     In a more metaphorical way … More Snapshot of Fingerprints

I vividly remember the first time I saw GPS (Global Positioning System) at work. I was at a family reunion in Tennessee and my uncle and I snuck off to play golf. He had a Garmin in his car and punched in the address of the golf course. Could that really work? A female voice … More Snapshot of GPS

There’s an interesting verse in the Bible that says “Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.” I think this is one of those wise sayings that most people nod in agreement and believe everyone should practice…everyone else, of course. As a country – inside and outside politics, inside and outside … More Listen Longer

I have a love/hate relationship with computers. When they work and make sense they are amazingly fun and useful. These days online connection (like ZOOM) brings families and friends together as never before. When technology doesn’t cooperate…which can happen by a single keystroke…it becomes the source of all evil in my life (ok, that may … More Snapshot…Unplugged

Are you humble? Do you want to be? Before you answer that you should probably define the word. What does it mean to be humble? Humility is a state of mind that is reflected in the way we see and respond to every other human being. It comes from the Latin humilis, meaning lowliness of … More Snapshot of Humility

When my husband, Budd, was studying for his driver’s exam he asked his dad, “May I have a car for my birthday?” “Sure,” came the ready reply. As Budd tells it, the morning of his 16th birthday he awoke with an anticipation that was unprecedented. He raced downstairs and out the front door. Seeing only … More Snapshot of Disappointment

In Florida there is a grocery store that had a giant scale in the lobby area. Its one of those you step up onto and the needle boldly races in a circle like clock hands…..refusing to stop…climbing, climbing….ever climbing.  Did I step up on that scale when I entered the store?  NO! Why?  Well possibly … More Snapshot of the Rock