Sparkling Teeth
Nineteen years ago, while watching The Great Debaters, a super, historic movie released on Christmas day, 2007, I was truly impressed by all the actors teeth. The teeth in everyone’s mouth were straight and sparkling white. Even now, I am amazed that regardless of character, economic standing, or cultural placement, all actors appear with blazingly […]
Read MoreMy Announcement
The Holy Spirit’s outworking in my life over the last 25 years has been confirmed and encouraged by Brian D. McLaren. Over the last couple of years in a weekly Bible study, his books have been read and discussed. We Make the Road by Walking (2014) and Do I Stay Christian? (2022) serve as a […]
Read More80 Asks
Preparing for my upcoming, four month absence from my cozy little home, I decided to deal with my mail differently than I did a year ago. In 2025, a good friend collected my mail weekly and saved it in shopping bags. When I returned in June, I spent six weeks going through three bags of […]
Read MoreRecognizing 79
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- by Linda Highman
On Friday the 13th, I spent six hours with Shirley in Salem. Hours in conversation, lunch in the large dining room, dinner at Black Bear, and a birthday bag of small, sweet gifts–all because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
Read MorePatiently Waiting
I wrote about Sammy’s waiting on me as I make stop-and-go exits from the house to the car. You can read about it on Day Nine of Doggie Devotionals. Ever since I wrote about his waiting, I have grown more aware of the quality of his waiting. I play Rummikub four afternoons a week. Sammy […]
Read MoreIt’s Happening–Again?!?
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- by Linda Highman
Every morning. . . every evening. . . it’s happening. In our churches . . . in our schools . . . in our homes . . . it’s happening. I’ve said it before in this blog; and I’m sure that I will say it again. But, now, again I write it. CHANGE! The Lenten […]
Read MoreSalt in Cyberspace
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- by Linda Highman
As I posted five days ago, the second week of February had been very busy for me. My post of 2-15 ended with the item: “submitting a devotional to Cascade Christian Writers’ Contest.” Finally, two hours before the deadline, I submitted “The Ultimate Mirror Ball.” (After the judging period, I will post it here.) As […]
Read MorePracticing the Present Participle: my “ing” list
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- by Linda Highman
The following list explains why I had no time this past week to post anything more. The items are listed chronologically. The red ones are those activities that recur weekly. Visiting ailing friends. Tutoring three students (four hours + commute) Recovering from a cold and a stye in the right eye Playing rummikub four afternoons […]
Read MoreMAYO AND MIRRORS
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- by Linda Highman
Best Foods Mayonnaise, known as Hellman’s east of the Rockies, has been one of the very few brands that I have loyally purchased throughout my adult life. No other brands that I have tried match the standards of taste and texture that Best Foods have maintained since 1913–one hundred and thirteen years! However, the last […]
Read MoreResolved in Love
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- by Linda Highman
Our short but pleasant visit drew to a close. “Before you go,” she said, “I have to get something off my mind.” Nancy, my friend and my great-niece-in-law, shifted on the plush, white sofa. “It’s been buzzing around in my head, and I have to get it out.” “Oh, my,” I thought. “What did I […]
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