by Deb Farris | Jun 22, 2015 | Musings
So you’re 60. What’s the big deal, already? Enough is enough on the subject. Well…you try it and just let me know if it’s not. Unlike 50, you know for certain that you’ve lived more than half your life…although…people are living longer these days. Jane Pauley says...
by Deb Farris | Jun 20, 2015 | Musings
The tall thick blades of wild barley grass grew beside the cement steps that led to a sidewalk which wrapped around half of our farm house. It didn’t lead anywhere but it was good for learning how to roller-skate. Pink and white peony bushes were scattered across our...
by Deb Farris | Jun 9, 2015 | Musings
From the distance, the limbs layered with maple leaves look like the tree’s heavy overcoat. Up close, just a breath of air, a bird’s wings and each leaf flutters in independence. How stately and majestic the tree stands in its new summer attire. It wears...
by Deb Farris | May 13, 2015 | Musings
She called me Gracie to remind me to pray for grace. I called her Grace to remind me too. She taught me that grace is the essence of life. Without it, we fall. Today she lies in ICU, I don’t know if I will ever hear her voice again. The voice of Grace in my...
by Deb Farris | May 7, 2015 | Musings
Rising Sun Forgiver, Healer Joy filler Your hands open to mine Clenched, drained I sink into Your love Reach for Your cup Think of forgiveness I try to forgive and get stuck in my head Forgiveness comes from You Flows, cures, heals I am inadequate You are adequate...