The Inkwell Collections

family

  • Repairing the Nets: Rules of Rest

    This proverb is often attributed to Steve Jobs. It is a valuable way of thinking. It certainly worked for him. But what does it mean? Are we to keep busy merely for the sake of societal or perceived spiritual self… Continue reading

    Repairing the Nets: Rules of Rest

  • Until the Sun Shines, Daddy.

    Daddy left earth today, December 4, 2022 at 3:12pm. Saturday morning he was moved from home hospice to inpatient hospice. He said he was there to go meet Jesus. Grady and I were able to stay the day and the… Continue reading

    Until the Sun Shines, Daddy.

  • Hugs!

    This morning, in a “Let’s Live Happy” study group I am blessed to be a part of, our leader asked us to list three things for which we are thankful. First, it is difficult to limit it to three things!… Continue reading

    Hugs!

  • Beautiful

    What is beauty to you? Look for it! I promise you, if you choose to see beauty you will find it daily. Continue reading

    Beautiful

  • Bread Pudding, Babies, and Family (Recipe Included)

    Vanilla and cinnamon mixed with the aroma of baking bread filled the air and propelled me through time into the memories of my childhood. Scientist tell us there are certain sounds, smells, and tastes that act as a trigger upon… Continue reading

    Bread Pudding, Babies, and Family (Recipe Included)

  • Loose Teeth and Taffy

    -This is a true story, based upon a child’s memory. So, people and places are likely a bit different than actual events. However, ones thing is not changed. My Papaw is an amazing man! I had a loose tooth again.… Continue reading

  • Examine the Bones

    There is an old African Proverb that says, “If I stand tall, I’m standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before.”   Booker T. Washington put it this way: “We are standing on the bones of those who have… Continue reading