by Joanne | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The commercials have begun reminding us of various gifts we can give for Christmas. It is curious how one such gift is can help one discover their ancestry. What is it about this time of year that causes us all to want to know our ancestry, where we came from,...
by Joanne | Nov 24, 2025 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
A photo and statement seen last week has been prompting some thoughts for days. The photo showed the bench of a college basketball team. Each player was up on their feet or jumping. They were clapping, yelling, and cheering with all their might. The image was a...
by Joanne | Nov 18, 2025 | Let's Have Coffee
Charm and eloquence have always frightened me as they make for a potent combination, able to convince and manipulate the unsuspecting. We are to be wise in looking at the writing style, popularity, or education of the one writing. Platforms and popularity should not...
by Joanne | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last week my thoughts had turned to Mary and Martha, focusing on our need to make better choices in balancing our time. You can read this post HERE. As familiar as the story may be to all of us, I kept returning to read the account repeatedly. I began to wonder what...
by Joanne | Nov 11, 2025 | Let's Have Coffee
Our days are filled with many tasks and activities. Much of what is done each and every day is without any fanfare. Our days are routine, often very similar day in and day out. No one seems to notice what gets done and we can often wonder if it matters, or will ever...
