I want to retire with my mentally faculties intact 🙂 On a hobby farm with my husband, a garden, some goats and the ability to travel the country in an RV!
Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
Do husbands count?
🙂 Just kidding… My item would be an old “benny kettle” that was my husband’s great grandmother’s. I use it for canning, Thanksgiving dinner, and soups. It was passed down to his grandma, then his mom and then to me.
New Week Motivational Post
#courage #motivation #inspiration #motivationalpost
When my son got his first job
My youngest son is autistic, and is considered to be on the high functioning spectrum of autism. For those that have raised or are raising autistic children into adulthood, every milestone achieved is momentous. I will always remember when he came down the stairs smiling, holding out a printed email saying “Congratulations, welcome to theContinue reading “When my son got his first job”
I am up!
The Lord gave me another day to be up, breathe and be alive serving with a purpose!
Chapter 1 of “The Councilman’s Gambit”
Chapter 1: The Offer The worn, threadbare carpet beneath Patrick Carlisle’s feet felt like a physical manifestation of his dwindling prospects. His sparsely furnished apartment had once been a symbol of hopeful beginnings in his political career. Now it echoed with the hollowness of his mounting debts. Sunlight was weak and apologetic. It struggled toContinue reading “Chapter 1 of “The Councilman’s Gambit””
Passionate…what I go “all in” for:
My family My church My creative pursuits (writing, painting and photography)
Finding Strength in Life’s Storms
In “Finding Strength in Life’s Storms,” we explore the profound connection between turbulent emotions and the tranquility found in poetic reflections. As the storm rages outside, we draw parallels to the chaos within, seeking a sanctuary through the lyrical beauty of poetry. Immerse yourself in evocative imagery and heartfelt verses that resonate with our sharedContinue reading “Finding Strength in Life’s Storms”
I truly love them all…but my favorite is….
I really do love all of the seasons because each one is unique in the experiences it offers: Spring, planting and new blossoms, garden centers open. Summer, hiking, cookouts, fireworks. Fall, the crisp air, the smell of leaves, the gorgeous colors. But winter trumps them all because of Christmas, my favorite holiday. The lights, theContinue reading “I truly love them all…but my favorite is….”
My answers:
The pious righteous answer that keeps me right with God: The Bible The common sense answer that does not get me in trouble at home: My husband The let’s be real, cut to the chase answer: COFFEE
Lemon and Rosemary 