Steppin' Out with DWNTWN

His name might have meant Thunder, but our dog of 14 years did Not live up to his name.  He hated Thunderstorms. He was a 'cower in t...

Albert Einstein famously said, "The way I see it, you have two ways to live your life: one, as if no miracles exist and the other, a...

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"The measure of success is how we cope with disappointments." The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Disappointments are a part of life...

All she wants to do is see her son. It’s been over a year since she has been able to make him a meal, tuck him in bed, or tousle his strawb...

I haven't found a dime in quite a while, or as my dad would say, "a coons age." But I can't say that after tonight. W...

We have ventured off for our family vacation under vastly different circumstances than originally planned. What began as a road trip for 6 i...

This summer has brought about opportunities to watch my girls regather and reconnect. I don't know if I have words to express how happy ...

Six years ago today I was traveling west to what would become my new home in Salem Oregon. A lot of change was taking place in my life. S...

The Summons has been a favorite hymn of mine for years. It speaks to me on so many different levels. It is not a hymn sung often at chur...

I have always loved sticks and stones. I seek them out, pick my favorites and being them home. My collection of rocks and sticks has gro...

This morning was a zoo day at Sedgwick County Zoo for me, my Grandsons, daughter & husband, and my mom.  The 3 year old clearly ran cir...

It is not you who shapes God, it is God who shapes you. If then you are the work of God, await the hand of the artist Who does all things in...

I have loved poppies since I first discovered them in the spring of 1994. (That was our first spring in Kearney.) We moved into our home on...

Today is May Day! I had to stop by the store on my way to work to buy coffee for our office. (They ran out last week while I was on '...

http://steppinoutwithdwntwn.blogspot.com/2011/04/on-road-again.html?m=0 This time last year I was on my way home after helping Mike and Ai...

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ~John Burroughs Today has been a soothing day.

Its day's like today that I am ever more grateful for my parents, Don and Carole. My folks raised us 7 kids to be resourceful. We did...

Working at Mid Valley Mentors presents me with new challenges each and every day.  I never know what will land on my desk or at my feet. ...