Tag: Floey

• The Accidental Reincarnation of My Blog

  It’s gone. I destroyed it by mistake. I tried to be so careful, but the technology has changed so much in ten years. According to WordPress, the format of my blog is too old fashioned to be continued. “Bouquet” – the theme I used for the design of my blog has been retired. I can…

  Marian

  February 22, 2022

  Blogs, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

  accidental, blog theme, bouquet, changes, Dad, Floey, modern, reincarnation, reminiscences, reminiscing, team of horses, tractor, upgrade blog

• Is Mim Going to Jail?

  As usual, I was sitting at my computer, working on my next book. Floey walked over to me, sat down right beside me, and looked up. She waited for me to finish the sentence I was typing. “What’s up, Floey?” I asked. “I’m worried, Mom.” “Are you worried about the Corona Virus, Floey? I don’t…

  Marian

  March 24, 2020

  Jail Ministry, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

  Corona Virus, Covid-19, Dane County Jail, Floey, isolation, jail time, taxes, testimony, women’s worship service

• The Love of a Dog

  On February 23 we celebrated Anna’s 98th birthday. Anna has been living with us as an assisted living resident for eight years now. Some of her family members came for a little party, and everyone, especially Anna, had a really good time. One week later, Anna had a stroke. It was about noon on Friday.…

  Marian

  March 4, 2019

  Assisted Living, Celebrations, God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

  98, Anna, birthday, birthday party, Floey, God’s love, stroke

• A Long Talk with My Dog – the best way to begin the New Year.

  Floey jumped down from the couch, stretched her whole body, and sauntered over to me. I was sitting at my desk. She plopped herself down right next to me. But instead of resuming her nap, she looked up at me and asked, “What are you doing, Mom? You look like you’re just staring off into…

  Marian

  January 10, 2019

  God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, New Year, Reflections

  Floey, God’s love, groomer, haircut, inspiration, Listen, Love of God, New Year’s Resolution, patience, peace, reflections, small talk, special word

• Peace – Let It Begin with Me

  “Hey, Mom.” My dog Floey came ambling over to me as I sat at my desk. “Good morning, Floey. What’s up?” I replied. “I just saw on TV that it’s supposed to be as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. Do we have to go on any long walks today? I’d rather stay…

  Marian

  August 14, 2018

  Goals, Life’s Challenges, Music, Reflections

  1955, Election Day, Floey, Jill Jackson Miller, Let There Be Peace on Earth, new book, peace, peaceful world, Primary, Sy Miller, Talking with God through Music, Vote, Voting Day

• Your Perspective?

  Yesterday morning my dog Floey and I went for a long walk and a long talk. It was already a hot day, but I figured if we walked on country roads rather than sidewalks, we might catch a little breeze. I was right. As soon as we turned off Water Street onto Highland Drive the…

  Marian

  July 16, 2018

  Blogs, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

  asylum, bicyclist, Buddy, Casita Copan, Central America, Copan, different perspectives, Ellen Finn, Ellen Lippman Finn, Emotional Witness, Floey, Honduras, imigrants, little white dog, long talk, long walk, perspective, tourism, violence, walk, What can I do?, world traveler

• PLAY – the Best Medicine

  A couple weeks ago Floey and I went for a long morning walk, and it really felt like summer for the first time this year. The sun had warmed the air to the mid 70s, a few white clouds floated in the bright blue sky, the birds were singing, and cornfields were showing off neat…

  Marian

  June 20, 2017

  Gardening, Goals, God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Music, Reflections

  Albert Einstein, Alexa, Amazon Echo, arthritis of the soul, best medicine, childhood memories, cowboys and Indians, Floey, importance of play, Joan Chittister, lazy hazy crazy days of summer, Monastic Way, morning walk, play, summer, treasure hunt, walks with Floey

• Floey and I Have a New Theme Song

  The first thing I do after I get dressed in the morning, before I go upstairs for breakfast, is light a few candles in the sitting area of my office, and do some devotional reading for maybe half an hour to an hour. It’s a good way to start my day. I sit in the…

  Marian

  June 13, 2017

  Book Recommendations, God’s Love, Music, Reflections

  devotions, Floey, Good Shepherd, herding sheep, Hymns for Personal Devotions, Jerry B. Jenkins, Jesus as a shepherd, Jesus’ sheepdog, lost sheep, Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us, theme song

• It’s Complicated, Floey. But Kindness is what matters.

  “Floey, you’re barking so loud I can’t think. What’s wrong?” “Don’t you see him, Mom? Look. Across the pond. A stranger is walking along our trail. What do you think he’s up to? He doesn’t belong here!” “Oh, I see him. That must be the trapper our neighbor Tom told me about.” “What??? A trapper!…

  Marian

  February 21, 2017

  God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Music, Nature, Reflections

  barking, complicated, Fill us with your love, fish, Floey, God will take care of you, goose family, Jesu, Jesu Jesu Fill Us with Your Love, neighbor, neighborhood, otter, pond, refugee, relocate, trapper

• Special Words for 2017

  Floey came bounding down the stairs, ran over to my desk, and sat down on the floor right next to me. “Good morning, Floey,” I said. “Good morning, Mom. Is it time yet?” Floey asked. “Yes. I think the time has finally come, Floey. Are you ready to talk about our special words for next…

  Marian

  January 3, 2017

  Goals, Life’s Challenges, New Year, Reflections

  2017, Abbey, chance to be successful, Doris, economic harm, Floey, friend, hope, hopeful, Jesus Lives, kindness, meow, perfect word, physical harm, presidential election, sarah young, scared, special word, stubborn