June 14, 2026 When I started this blog, my intention and inspiration were to select and savor what each season had to offer. Growing up in an area that had four seasons, I learned to enjoy and appreciate each one differently. The change of seasons was and is especially fascinating to me. The seasons of the earth have shown me how to navigate the seasons of my life, to remember that nothing is permanent, and to look beyond appearances for a larger glimpse of reality. In every

December 14, 2025 Photo by JillWellington on Pixabay Life is ever full of surprises, but Christmas brings extra surprises and such. One of the best parts is planning and preparing surprises for our loved ones. As we grow older, we find that more joy comes with giving than receiving, and in preparing surprises and delights. This is a reflection of God’s love for us, which is demonstrated beautifully in the Christmas story. It started with a surprise for Mary and Joseph when