By Brenda Black Age is relative. Through the eyes of a child, I’m ancient. The perception of a stranger is based on good guesses. In my mind, I’m 20 years younger than the days I’ve lived on this planet. I … Read More
By Brenda Black There was a time of back porch singing. Aunts, uncles, cousins and kinfolk of every generation gathered regularly. Relatives grew up in the same neighborhood or trickled throughout a county. Family and childhood friends remained near, available … Read More
By Brenda Black Prairie Parsley – photo by Brenda Black ©2015 I took a tour of the Briarwood Native Prairie last weekend and was mesmerized by the incredible intricacies and beautiful diversity of more than 200 species of plants. Prairie … Read More
By Brenda Black You know you’ve either arrived or you are an old has-been when you start getting invitations to share your wisdom. I’m still pondering which category I fall under, as I plan for two school events where I’ll … Read More
By Brenda Black Getting caught up in the moment makes a memory stick in your mind. Sounds, sights, and songs each have a mysterious quality that burrows its way into the recesses of the brain and the very soul of … Read More
By Brenda Black Feeling blessed and a little bushed after a load of work in January. But the fruit of my labor and the hand of the Lord is looking lovely for February. My Valentine to God and thanks from … Read More
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By Brenda Black I tearfully watched as one after another of thousands of runners willed their wearied legs toward the finish line. Some ran for the first time a race that far and hard. Their grimaced lips and tear-filled eyes … Read More
By Brenda Black Funerals are not among my top favorite social gatherings. My ability to empathize deeply makes ministry to the grieving emotionally draining personally. Still, we count it an honor to be there for people when they need us … Read More
By Brenda Black More than usual turned out for the Sunday afternoon church service at the nursing home. Typically, our attendees are in the middle of sweet after-lunch slumber about the time we show up to sing a few songs … Read More