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People have always made me tick. I love listening to them, talking with them, sharing ideas and dreams, and helping when it is possible. This has always been and is exciting to me. Basically, that is the motivation behind this website—people! I aim to make you smile, even laugh, give you something to think about, encourage you in your walk of life, and give you a faith lift.
Shaving
It looked like foam on his face, but it was shaving soap mixed with water in his shaving mug and then applied to his face with a soft-bristled shaving b brush. Oh, how I loved watching Daddy shave. It was such a precise and remarkable feat. Sometimes the contortions of his face to ensure all the whiskers would be removed would cause me to giggle and laugh. And at that, Daddy would put a dab of shaving soap on the end of my nose – the laughter continued.
Evening Walks
During my walk, the main sound I encountered was the church bell’s melodious chiming. It was extremely beautiful and comforting. My ears welcomed the deep resonating music of the bell, my heart welcomed the peace it instilled.
The huge, old elm trees formed a canopy of softness over the street and jeweled tones of sunset shone through the leaves. Perfection.
As I neared the end of this evening ritual, the sunset had ‘gone to bed’ as we had told our young children, and darkness of night silently crept in. Suddenly, lightning began flashing and crackling across the sky, illuminating the horizon and making evident buildings, trees, flowers, and grass, which just moments before had not been visible. Along with the lightning came the deep, rich baritone sounds of thunder. Music of the sky. Mother Nature in all her majestic glory!
Judy McKinney
©2022
I AM OFFERING THIS GIFT TO YOU
When your belly is empty, and the hungriness is often all-consuming – I offer you corn to sate the yearning deep inside.
When your thoughts are filled with nothing, I offer a treasure from outside your present state. A treasure that can be everything you need it to be.
You may ask, “What treasure do you offer that will fill me with joy and thankfulness”? “What treasure can lift me above the shadows I feel”?b
You will have this treasure if you always remember you are loved. You are special. You are unique. You are talented. You are caring. You are generous. You are so much more than these few words. Always remember you are loved.
Judy McKinney
©January 2022
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