Crafters Bless through their Talents

I love interviewing people who give to others. The Ossian (IN) Church of the Nazarene has a group that gives much to people who are hurting. By using their crafting talents, this great group of men and women have blessed many. Do you know of a group or person who blesses people with their talents?... Continue Reading →

Happy Birthday, Sis!

Today I don't have anything writing related, but just wanted to wish my sister, Lynette Johnson, a happy birthday. She has supported me with writing ideas and encouragement throughout the years. I hope she has many happy days in the year ahead!    

Couple married 74 years offers hints for staying happily married

In 2007 my mother introduced me to a couple she had attended church with during her childhood. I was amazed to learn Thurman and Alma Weaver of Huntington, IN, were in their 90’s and still lived at home. Even more amazing, they had been married on July 7, 1937—so they were married for 70 years!... Continue Reading →

Family shows love through car restoration

This is a sweet story about Kenny Edwards and what his family did for him one Father's Day. This story appeared in the Summer issue of Senior Living, pub'd by the Bluffton News-Banner.   Kenny Edwards of Zanesville always wanted an antique car. “I was not loyal,” he said. “Any kind of old car would... Continue Reading →

Joan Swartz- pianist extraordinaire

Joan Swartz is one of the best piano players in the world -- at least in my opinion. She can play hymns and other songs that make you cry with the emotion she puts into each stanza. She’s a lovely lady inside and out. This article appeared in the last issue of Sr. Living/ News-Banner. Joan Swartz... Continue Reading →

Antique Tractor for Wedding Anniversary Present?

This past year I've enjoyed interviewing owners of antique/classic vehicles for Indiana Autos and RV's Magazine. These people love their cars/trucks/tractors/other! Don Lehman is no exception! I like the vehicles too and have learned much about them. Several other classic car stories and photos are listed on this blog. Search "classic car". ** To some... Continue Reading →

Zach Bertsch Fights Cancer with Grace, Faith

Writing this story was a challenge for me. I’ve never met Zach Bertsch; we did the interview via phone. But he is the same age as my daughter and to think of what he has come up against causes me to experience a myriad of emotions – anger, fear, doubt. I don't understand why Zach... Continue Reading →

Angela Witte and her best friend

This is a story about 2 people who have a special relationship. Read it and see if you don't feel good inside because of their love for each other. They call each other “besties” This is not a referral to a pair of tweens who tweet and send numerous Facebook posts to each other. Cathy... Continue Reading →

Reflecting a Positive Attitude at any Age

I wrote this devotion a few years ago. It refers to my dad who has since passed away.  Unfortunately, I can't find any digital photos of my dad to paste here as we didn't have a digital camera before he died. If I can figure out how to paste an old one here, I will do so.... Continue Reading →

A funny story from my mom in honor of Mother’s Day

This is a story Mom told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce are still in contact with each other which makes the story even sweeter. I have the best Mom in the world. Enjoy your mom today or at least... Continue Reading →

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