The Turn-Up Patch

I begin this post with threads of thought that eventually leads to a pivotal event we celebrate known as Christmas.  Th e birth of Christ ...

Advent is here!  Now what exactly does that mean ??  The word itself speaks of 'coming' - to spiritually prepare before the celebra...

Two years ago on the ev e of Thanksgiving in 2012,  I launched my blog, The Turn-Up Patch .  When I began my blogging adven ture,  I dec...

In tackling such a subject as forgiveness, it is difficult to condense this powerful exp erience in just a few words .     We begin with o...

Many of us are familiar with the scripture in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 , "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under...

I discovered this simple little bracelet at one of the local stores in our area.  I was at tracted to each color that diffused its own li...

Upon my return from Ireland, I gathered my photos and travel experiences , creat ing an album while all my memories were fresh.  I share w...