It's a quiet, calm morning here in southern Wisconsin. There are a few fluffy snowflakes falling gently to the ground. They are so beautiful. I love to see the delicate flakes as they make their way down from the skies. This is the final part of their lives in this form. Yet they float with …
On My To-Do List
There are times when I write on my "to-do" list, "Big Plans for the Future." Unfortunately, that usually causes me to stress about how and when those plans are going to come to reality. It is at that moment, that I realize that I need to stop worrying about how or when these "Big Things" …
Long Life
I have very mixed emotions about living a long life. It is even more so now that I am getting older. When I was young and just starting to have children - I wanted as much time to live as possible. However, now that the spoils of aging is making its mark I'm not so …
Do Differently…
This is a very broad statement. It could cover a multitude of things - for sure. However, I will focus on what my goal for this New Year is - not resolution - just determination. I am a busy person. I seem to wear many hats throughout my day. As soon as my feet hit …
The Man …of My Dreams!
It doesn't take long to come up with an answer to this prompt. The man that has most positively affected my life is my husband, Steve. We have been best friends since I was sixteen years old. We have been married 45 plus years. It's nice to have someone in your corner that will always …
Words about me…
It’s funny how this is today’s prompt. I just wrote in my journal that it is my hearts desire that the words I pen will always bring glory to God. I don’t want to grasp for the limelight- I just want to be a vessel. I want people to say now and remember when I’m …
Public Speaking – Of Course!
While some are completely terrified at being on stage, it really doesn't bother me too much - that is once I get started. I have been on stage many times in my lifetime. I have done church programs and plays. I have also been the keynote speaker at some women's conferences. I guess being on …
Top Meals!!!
Favorite meals are like traditions to me. Food easily attaches itself to memories. If you eat a certain kind of food, you are immediately transported to a time and place where you first encountered that meal. It leaves a lasting impression. My first favorite meal is homemade pizza. Since my husband and I were married …
Trusting My Instincts … Of Course!
Throughout my life, I have had a very real and active discernment. I can walk into a room, a situation, listen to a conversation and I can immediately read it for what is actually going on. My husband calls it a gift. I guess it really is - but sometimes I wish I couldn't feel …
My favorite month…
I guess I must admit that December is my favorite month of the year for many reasons. I love that it is a slowdown in in the natural world. It's a time for repose for nature. It brings joy because of the holiday and closeness that just naturally happens at this time of year. Finally, …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 