HI, Bailey here. By popular request I am filling in for Mom again today. Mom is very busy, trying to find scotch tape, and writing out cards. Then she has to close up the envelopes with a wet paper towel, because she refuses to “lick” the envelopes. I personally don’t have any problem licking anything. … More Bailey’s Excellent photo shoot, revisited
After several layers of mousse and blow-drying, I sprayed my head with hairspray until I was certain my hair was cemented in place. I tucked my toes into my dressy boots, whispering, “Please, God, I really need this job.” I looked out my bedroom window, and muttered a hallelujah as the snow was still falling. It … More Dateline: April, 1980-something
God created Adam from the dust of the earth (his body) but then God breathed into him the Life of God or Spirit. So Adam had a human body, but his spirit was in tune with God’s spirit. (Scriptures below, with my comments in bold. Gen 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the … More It all started in the garden
With a heavy heart, I’ve been watching the “blowback” from the ruling against the Cop who killed Michael Brown. I wasn’t in the courtroom, I wasn’t privy to the details that exonerated the cop. But I have seen a zillion videos. So here’s my 2 cents. First off, the video of Michael Brown STEALING cigars … More Both sides are wrong on Ferguson
We wanted to get away from it all, so we picked an “Off Peak” time to go to Lake Placid. Little did we know that this would correspond to the timing of the Great Arctic Blast of 2014. We selected our room online, as we usually do. A King Bedroom for $129. Not too shabby! … More The Arctic Blast, Katniss, and the German Yum-Yum Guy
The Bible teaches the message of salvation: 1. Repent – of our sin and sincerely pray to God, seeking His forgiveness. 2. Believe- Believe in God the Father, and believe in the Lord Jesus who paid the price for our sins, which we can never pay for ourselves. 3. Do good works – As led … More The Bible teaches the message of salvation
Last Tuesday, I was sitting here on the computer when suddenly the center of my chest hurt like the proverbial elepant sitting on it, and my stomach hurt with knife-like stabs. I sat back in the chair to calm down and slow my breathing. A hot flash enveloped me, and my head began spinning. The … More My blood pressure dropped to 83/35 and I yelled, “Get Help!”
What’s that sound I hear? It sounds like the crinkling of a cheese wrapper! I love cheese. I’ll just wander over and see what Mom is doing. She can’t resist my cute face. What’s that you’re doing there, Mom? I thought I heard some crinkling noises and I wanted to protect you. That doesn’t … More Bailey wants cheese
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I recently finished reading an e-book novel called My Outcast Heart by Anna C. Bowling. I don’t normally read romance novels (mostly because they are all sex and very little romance) but this one held my attention. The story takes place in colonial New York in the 1720’s. It is…
The video of a woman walking down a city street, listening to men call out to her, has struck a nerve. The video was done to show what an average good-looking woman goes through every day in the city. She was not scantily dressed; just what an average woman would wear while on her way … More The video everyone is talking about…and my two cents
Is that too much to ask? It was Saturday, and I just wanted to sleep in. Maybe even sleep until 9 am. I had a busy week. Four out of five days last week I had doctor appointments. Cancer Surgeon, Radiology Doctor, Plastic Surgeon, and Oncologist. All the visits went well, but it was still … More All I wanted was to sleep past 7:53 am
I wrote this a few years ago in response to some Jehovah Witnesses who had showed up at my door. I thought it would be helpful to have all this information in one place. JESUS IS GOD. John 1:1-5 The Word Became Flesh 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, … More When Jehovah Witnesses knock on your door, tell them the truth. Jesus is God.
Kinda sounds like a new band, doesn’t it? I was wondering why the Bible is so specific in telling us that Jairus’s daughter was 12 years old. Why would it matter? The good news was that she was healed, raised from the dead. But it would be just as good if she had been 2, … More Jairus and the Twelves
Hi, Bailey here, filling in for Mom again today. She is having Writer’s Block, so I thought I would help her out. Come join me for my trip to Mortica’s flower shop. As they say on “The Price is Right,” here’s the first item up for bids: We have a lovely hanging basket of, … More Bailey’s adventure to Mortica Adams’ flower shop and greenhouse
As you know, I am recovering from mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery. I’ve had bumps in the road, successes, a step forward and two steps back. But yesterday, well yesterday–I haven’t invented a category for it it. Hey, are you still reading? Good. I’m glad you stopped by to visit me. I retained a lot … More A personal note for my readers only
After the big flood, Noah’s ark rested on the moutains of Ararat. Noah sent out a dove several times to determine if the waters had abated. I’m guessing Noah, Mrs. Noah and family were looking forward to leaving the ark asap. (Yes, I’m sure they were glad that they didn’t perish, but how long can … More Noah’s Raven
Having a Mastecomy and breast reconstruction surgery is scary. The best defense is to be prepared. I researched and planned the best I could, and bought the items ahead of time. My reconstruction is called a DIEP Flap. This means that skin and fat are taken from the stomach area, as well as an artery, … More Planning Ahead: Creature Comforts (and necessities) For After your Mastectomy and/or Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Hi, Bailey here. I just found out my mom doesn’t need to have Chemo! She has been sleeping in the living room on a strange looking bed, with some kind of weird noise that makes it go up and down. I don’t mind though, because it’s no much easier for me to wake up Mom … More Bailey has good news for you
I was trying to open the package of shredded Mozzarella cheese to put on my salad, when I noticed that I was holding the bag upside down, the zip-lock had unzipped, and the cheese was pouring onto the floor. Bailey, meanwhile, began fixing the problem. He didn’t say anything to embarrass me, he just quietly … More Bailey hit the Jackpot
{As is policy, the names have been changed, but the story is real. Well, at least to the best of my recollection.} Timeline: 1980-something. Maddy and I were in her car on the way to church one Sunday. “I can’t believe what my boss, Avery did,” Maddy said. “We were in a meeting and he … More Goodbye, Uncle Dan
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