Monthly Archives: July 2012

Something went bump in the Night

Posted on July 31, 2012 by teresaklasher

I heard a tremendous thump, then a crash. What in the world was that? I looked over at my snoring husband. Remembering his alarm was due to ring at 4:00 a.m. so he could catch an early plane flight, I … Continue reading →

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Who will praise the Lord?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by teresaklasher

A most excellent reason to write: “Let this be written for a future generation that a people not yet created may praise the Lord” – Psalm 102:18. Why do you write?

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Onward & forward

Posted on July 24, 2012 by teresaklasher

“Pay as little attention to discouragements as possible. Plough ahead as a steamer does, rough or smooth — rain or shine. To carry your cargo and make your port is the point.” — Maltbie D. Babcock

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Fried Green tomatoes anyone?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by teresaklasher

I eagerly watch as my first green tomato crop grows heartily on the vine. I can almost taste the juicy, red tomato next to a bacon slice surrounded by leafy lettuce all sandwiched between two pieces of toast. But patient … Continue reading →

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Friendships & books

Posted on July 17, 2012 by teresaklasher

There are no faster or firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books. Irving Stone The author of The Agony and the Ecstasy, born in 1903.

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Improve or enjoy the world?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by teresaklasher

I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.  – E. B. White The author of Charlotte’s … Continue reading →

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My marching orders

Posted on July 10, 2012 by teresaklasher

“Love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life …” (Deuteronomy 30:20). I’ve had a busy, busy week entertaining family and long distance friends. A good week in most … Continue reading →

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Why I write

Posted on July 5, 2012 by teresaklasher

“When I sit down to write a book, I do not say to myself, ‘I am going to produce a work of art.’ I write it because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which … Continue reading →

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Expecting answers

Posted on July 3, 2012 by teresaklasher

“Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God; for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation” — Psalm … Continue reading →

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