Midweek Inspiration For those where this Christmas might be hard: a time of sorrow, job loss, family tension…let this be a comforting reminder for you. #peace #Christmas #hope #seasons
Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
Let’s Have a Quilting Bee
I am teaching myself how to make a quilt! I found a reasonably priced heavy duty sewing machine for quilting, and of course, a how-to video on YouTube. My daughter taught herself how to crochet to make some handmade gifts for Christmas so we are having a great time!
So many cities, so little time
On my long term bucket list is renting a motorhome and traveling across the United States on a historical road trip. Our top cities to visit: Boston. I want to see Old Ironsides, see where Paul Revere did his famous ride, and where our Founding Fathers walked. Savannah, Georgia. Just the homes and the architectureContinue reading “So many cities, so little time”
That I loved God and my family
I would hope that if my name came up in conversation that people would say “Now there’s a woman who really loves God and loves her family” and treats people right!
New Week Inspiration
#Christmas #Christmasspirit #inspiration #peace #peaceonearth
My first day at college…
I still remember my first day of college almost 40 years ago. I had never left home before as we didn’t have a car growing up. I was from western New York and was going to college in Pensacola, Florida. Going from pine trees and snow to palm trees and sand and from Buffalo wingsContinue reading “My first day at college…”
How to Find Joy at Christmas (Part Two): Sharing Light When Life Is Hard
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re carrying something heavy this Christmas. In Part One, we talked about how joy doesn’t require perfect circumstances—and how it can quietly coexist with grief, stress, or disappointment. Today, in Part Two, we’re turning outward. Because one of the most surprising truths about joy is this: sometimes we feelContinue reading “How to Find Joy at Christmas (Part Two): Sharing Light When Life Is Hard”
Yikes sooooo many times
My husband and I were pre-law majors in college. We took 9 different speech classes during that time. Then after we were married, he ran for political office twice. So we were speaking at conventions, county fairs, public television debates.
Doing arm curls with my coffee cup
Actually I love to hike in the woods. There are so many beautiful trails here and I love to swim in the pool at the club.
When people put themselves in harm’s way for a stranger
When people risk their own safety and comfort on behalf of someone they don’t know amazes me. That’s courage and a character trait all its own.
Lemon and Rosemary 