Income Tax Day rapidly approaches, and I admit that I have put off doing my taxes this year longer than I should have. Usually I finish filing by the middle of March then I just wait for the ocean of refund money to flood my bank account. Sorry, I exaggerate. My refunds are … Continue reading Tax, Tithe, and Treasure
Author: oliveswan
Daddy’s Girl
A soft, yellow glow illuminated the stove in the kitchen at midnight, the only light in the house. Tiny footsteps pattered down the hall and a pair of blue eyes peeked around the doorway. Across the suburbs, other three-year-olds slept in their beds, but not I. During maple syrup season, my father stayed up late … Continue reading Daddy’s Girl
Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Nope, it's not about winter, fall, summer, or spring. What? How is this possible? A seasonal thought that is not about a season? Because I'm talking about the best season...ing. Salt! Now, if you know anything about salt, you know that it is a preservative. Growing up in the church and going to the Christian … Continue reading Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Seasonal Thoughts Part 1
Last week, in the throws of an anthropomorphic fit, I gave personalities to the months of the year. January: cold-hearted February: schizophrenic March: bipolar April: melancholy That's as far as I got for now, but I'll finish the rest of them as the year goes on. Anyway, it got me to thinking about spring. After … Continue reading Seasonal Thoughts Part 1
Being a Mary in a Martha World
What would we think about a bride who scurries around for months perfecting every detail of her wedding -- the flowers in the bouquet, the beautiful dress, the guest list, the party favors, the type of candle for the unity candle -- but never spends time with her future groom? And if she does spend … Continue reading Being a Mary in a Martha World
Beautiful Deception
A small amount of falling snow had accumulated as I drove home from work a few nights ago. At one point, my eye caught the snow as little wisps danced across the pavement in a distinctly serpentine fashion, back and forth the snow weaved, leaving delicate flakes behind in its wake. After a few seconds, … Continue reading Beautiful Deception
Happy Snooze Year
Ah, New Year's Eve. As a child, there's nothing more exciting than the thrill of staying awake for the turning of the year. That's why analog clocks were invented...so you can watch each second tick away the hour from 11 pm to MIDNIGHT!! Milestone years are the most fun. The year I anticipated as a … Continue reading Happy Snooze Year
Fruit from the Olive Tree 