My son got a new dog for Christmas, a beautiful black and white Australian Shepherd puppy he named Charlee. His sister thought he needed one as his sweet Black Lab, Lucky, died of kidney failure a few years ago. Shortly after Lucky’s demise, his cat, Joe was killed in a freak accident. If you’ve lost […]

Two ears. Do you ever think about your ears? I mean, besides being an earring showcase or for eye-glasses support? We all have them … some work great and some are a little ‘hard of hearing’ but if you hear at all it’s a gift that we simply take for granted. I was reminded of […]

My husband and I live near the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee. From my living room window I can see the mountains as they rise above the trees, seeming to touch and blend with the skies. It is a breathtaking view on a clear day. I often look around our little […]

Have you ever felt that life was just not worth living — and then something happened that totally changed your reality? That’s how Carrie Templeton felt. Until she met Levi and Lena. They were orphaned and alone, outcasts from their people, and running for their lives. She was old, going blind and feeling useless, the […]

A heartwarming inspirational book that will have you reaching for your tissues. Meet “Crazy Red”, a Vietnam veteran who sees people that are not there, hears voices and talks to make believe characters. They say he is crazy. And he likes it like that. He needed no one and trusted no one — until the […]