It’s been a busy summer so far, starting with the installation of our first air conditioner and a short stay at our summer house. Followed by getting our guest home ready for many dinner and house guests. Including Hubby’s niece from New York. As you can imagine, with all our family so far away, thisContinue reading “Summer Heat and Visitors”
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When the Way is Blocked
No one likes roadblocks or delays. We prefer to do what we want and go where we want. But sometimes we find roadblocks in our way, and frustration sets in. Or irritation, anger, resignation, sadness. Disappointment can bring a whole range of emotions. And we wish for a bulldozer to clear the way. I’ve hitContinue reading “When the Way is Blocked”
A Faith Strong Like Espresso
I love espresso. But that’s normal. I’ve lived in Italy for over 30 years! But what I really want is an espresso faith! Not in the sense of quick and easy, because a life of true faith is never a life without problems. But rather a faith that looks above and beyond problems and trials.Continue reading “A Faith Strong Like Espresso”
Through the Eyes of a Child
One day, while watching an old Andy Griffith episode my 6-year-old grandson piped up with a question. “Why don’t they want that man to sing, Nonna? He sings real good!” That man was Rafe Hollister who, with his golden singing voice, had entered, and won, the singing contest held by the local Ladies’ Society. ButContinue reading “Through the Eyes of a Child”
Forever Changed: A Short Story
She walked a lonely road, a water jar on her shoulder, that Samaritan woman. In the hottest part of the day she made the way, her solitary way, to the village well. Only after the others had returned to their own homes did she venture out. They did not welcome her company. No more than she,Continue reading “Forever Changed: A Short Story”
Their First Look at the Americans
One by one they filed in, sitting around the smoky fire in the dark, dingy room. The entire village, it seemed, wanted a look at us — the Americans. While I in turn, through teary, smoke-filled eyes, examined them. Our new town folk, for this was our new home. A village from another era Life in that isolatedContinue reading “Their First Look at the Americans”