A moment Can be "I love you" Or, get out of my life. A moment Can be your last breath or the very first. A moment Can turn your life upside down or be the beginning of a whole new life. A moment Can be a simple smile cutting words that you never forget. A... Continue Reading →

(Work was our prompt this week in the Five-Minute Friday writing group.) "Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a living'..." Dolly's song is one of those that once you hear it, you can't get it out of your head. I believe that it has became the battle cry of women and men... Continue Reading →

Music has played an instrumental part of my life.... Being introduced as a toddler to Elvis hits that were played on a jukebox. Singing beautiful hymns every Sunday with my family. My grandfather playing the baby grand and asking us to sing with him. Taking piano lessons. Singing with my family in the car on... Continue Reading →

Please enjoy the beautiful song my brother, Tom Dixon, wrote. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0xQVVfjjv8

Music can have a profound effect on individuals with Alzheimer's. Of course, each patient is different in their response and what type of music will vary with individual. Here are some ways that music can positively impact the patient: Music can elicit an emotional response. Music can evoke strong emotional responses. It can bring on... Continue Reading →

(Our writing prompt for Five Minute Friday.) Tucked away in the middle of the Bible is the chapter - Psalm 71. It's not one of the most famous of the Psalms, but to me it spoke volumes. In fact, it's the name of my Blog. If you've never read it, take time to do so.... Continue Reading →

(I wrote this poem a few years ago but wanted to post again for Mother's Day. I encourage you whether your mom is with you or not, to try and remember the things that made her. Mother's are not the same but they each hold a place in our lives. Remember the things that made... Continue Reading →

As some of you know, I am on the verge of my first children's book being published. I would not be honest if I didn't say there have been days when I just wanted to quit. The story that I've written has been on my heart for a long time. It has gone through several... Continue Reading →

"I have to have those new tennis shoes!" "I have to have a new car!" "I have to have that new outfit!" If you are a parent, you have heard these statements. I admit that I've said the same thing even in my adult years! Sad but true. We throw the word have around quite... Continue Reading →

Our Five Minute Friday prompt was Ignore. I have a lump on my breast! My left arm is numb. I feel weak and tired all the time! I can't remember anything! Was that a stop sign??? There are certain things we can't ignore! We can. But what about the consequences? We see the signs but... Continue Reading →