My mother could not spend a day at any beach without walking a mile to search for shells. And if they were a particular kind, they didn’t even have to be colorful! Just mostly unbroken. Her eye was drawn especially to Continue reading Cherished Treasures
Category: Inspiration
Miscellaneous thoughts on living this Christian life
Poor Man’s Cobblestones
The construction in the middle of the street caught my eye one day last week as I drove by. A few days later I stopped and took pictures of the process. I couldn’t help myself! Continue reading Poor Man’s Cobblestones
How Do They Do That?? (Concrete Stamping)
I was fascinated by this process! Don’t know why I never really considered it before.
The concrete is poured and smoothed over. Concrete stamps are laid on top of the wet concrete like a jigsaw puzzle, and pressed down to create the cobblestone impression.
The last piece of flexible stamp is carefully lifted off…
…and laid down as the next piece at the other end. The order of stamp placement keeps the cobblestone pattern looking random.
So cool!
Fruitful Fading
“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less” (John 3:30). What better illustration of this than the Burning Bush from my front yard? Read on and see what I mean… Continue reading Fruitful Fading
Who’s the Culprit?
Our neighborhood has quite a number of these Montauk Daisies blooming right now, but this patch has got to be the most interesting! It showcases a mystery . . . who ate the petals?? Continue reading Who’s the Culprit?
How to Be the Best Feather You Can Be
Even feathers have things to teach us!
Lauri Hawley 