Author: ruthbillingsley

When we think about Easter, we may envision bunnies, candy eggs, baskets full of toys and treats, grandchildren hunting for hidden eggs, family time, and dinner after church, but this year will be different for us. We will worship virtually with our churches and use FaceTime with our extended families. We will miss our Easter…

Have you ever been to “Painting With a Twist” or an art studio where you meet with your friends and everyone paints a picture? My painting never turns out quite like I expect. I’m not a good artist, but I do have a lot of fun. I have acquired another keepsake to take home and…

On each of my trips to Israel, I marveled at the ancient walls, towers, and gates of Jerusalem. If you google “Jerusalem webcam,” you can see for yourself, live on “earthcam.com”. Amazing! Those walls and towers protected the city from their enemies throughout history. Each tower is made of large stones weighing over a ton…

We have deer on our lawn every evening. I have counted as many as nine or more. They like to come for dinner, feeding on our delicious weeds and new grasses. They would love to get to our hostas and flowers, but we have iron fences that keep them out. I also see them down…

Talk about a fall! I had one a few years ago that was quite a surprise. Fishing rod in one hand, catching myself with the other, I ended up on a rocky incline next to a river – face down! Broken nose, split lip, but luckily, I didn’t break my Orvis rod! Falls will happen…

Have you ever lost your wedding ring, your keys, or a bank deposit bag? I have. My rings – a long time ago, my keys – it has been awhile ( since I now have a special place in my purse for them and an extra set on the hall hooks), but the bank bag…