by Sue | Jan 20, 2026 | Books & Writers
Doesn’t that photo of an old Tennessee schoolhouse tickle your imagination? What was life there like in the 19th century? What did it feel like to walk in thirty-degree weather with a lighter jacket than today, or shoes with the soles barely intact? Or how stifling...
by Sue | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Like many of us “of a certain age,” music in contemporary church services doesn’t lift my spirits. Rather, I imagine God, as he listens to these contemporary hymns, muttering, “I gave you Bach, for heaven’s sake!” Still, many younger people find it fills their...
by Sue | Nov 28, 2025 | Faith
After shouting at the politician being interviewed on the morning news, I reminded myself he couldn’t hear me. And even if he did, he’d care nothing for my opinion. No matter what side of the aisle is yours, there’s plenty to disturb one’s inner peace. And worse than...
by Sue | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Snow days are a great time to ponder the weird. Here in Tennessee, we had a snow day yesterday…all of a dusting (egad!) BUT with icy, twisty, hilly roads that would make the most intrepid New York driver think twice about heading out. So I had time to wonder about...
by Sue | Oct 15, 2025 | Body & Soul
Five “blue zones” exist in the world that are noted for the longevity and health of the residents. There, people remain active and lead vibrant lives well over 100 years old. Loma Linda, California, is one of those five, and the only one in the United States....
