This year I have been struggling with running on so many levels. Maybe it’s reduced effort, maybe I am just getting older, but the pieces just aren’t  coming together as they have in the past.  And…

John and I slipped into a pew in Knoxville’s grand downtown church, Church Street United Methodist Church a bit  early this evening.  We wanted a little extra time to shake off our workday burdens and transition into a contemplative mood for…

The Dogwood Arts Festival Farmer’s Market previewed to a cold, gray day.   Lots of crafts, some vegetables, hot coffee, bakery goods and people….fewer than usual, probably due to the weather.  What a great teaser for the…

It’s springtime around here and everything is in bloom!  Nothing better than a walk around the yard admiring the beauty of the season!    I can’t get enough of the view from our kitchen window, the dogwoods…

Thursday night John and I met friends, Will Skelton and Kim Robinette at Soccer Taco on Market Square for dinner and lots of catch up conversation. Will and Kim have been doing such exciting things (together and/or…