The Day I Put the Ball in God’s Court But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 As I’m writing this, it’s Day 1 of the 7-Day… Continue Reading →
“If we know where we came from, we may better know where to go. If we know who we came from, we may better know who we are.” Anonymous Before I go any further, I’d love to go back to… Continue Reading →
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 3009 N. Elm Street That was my address growing up in Roswell, New Mexico from the age of 4… Continue Reading →
“The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 In a recent dream, my family surprised me by visiting me here in Australia. I was so happy… Continue Reading →
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power” Ephesians 6:10 I have an embarrassing story to share with you; but I believe that makes for a good start to a testimony of God’s work – All throughout… Continue Reading →
Featured Image By: Me “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” ~ Roald Dahl It’s so much fun visiting home after being gone… Continue Reading →
Featured Image By: Me “Life is always a bumpy road; eventually you just learn how to drive on it.” Driving on the right side of the road and the right side of the car is the wrong side of the… Continue Reading →
Featured Image By: Me “Australia is divided into two groups: footy fanatics and those who just don’t get it.” ~ Cheryl Critchley Let’s get our definitions straight before I even attempt to begin; Footy = Australian Football League (AFL), Football… Continue Reading →
Featured Image By: Me “Adventure? Alpaca my bags!” When I think of Melbourne, I think of art, color, vibrancy; I think of incredible architecture, sporting influence and a cultural melting pot; and, of course, I can’t help but think of alpacas. Yes, really, alpacas. Alpacas and ice cream. Don’t forget the ice cream. I didn’t […]
Featured Image by: Kerrie Green “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” ~ Will Ferrell “Elf” As I write this, it is the month of May – autumn in Australia! I can’t help… Continue Reading →
Featured Image By: Me “The best things around that I have ever seen came from small towns and big dreams.” ~ Paul Brandt Mount Gambier is ranked second to Adelaide in most populous city in South Australia with an estimated… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Laine Forrest “It doesn’t matter where you’re going, it’s who you have beside you.” Brisbane (Outdoor Adventures) Coming from the parents I come from (read here if you don’t know their story), I certainly have a love… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Lee Ann Morrell “The core of mans’ spirit comes from new experiences.” ~ Into the Wild Just a few months after arriving in Australia (just over a year ago now – my, how time flies!), David’s family… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “Forget Love, I’d Rather Fall in Chocolate.” ~ San Churro Chocolateria Okay, I admit it. I am a hard-core chocolate lover, but I promise this post isn’t only about the amazing chocolate of San Churro –… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Rose Osborne “I will give thanks to You, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.” ~ Psalm 9:1 I know I’m a bit late on this post relative to Thanksgiving Day,… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” – Henry David Thoreau Artist Mark Schaller wanted to contribute to the reverence of beautiful Bendigo and I believe he certainly has by turning a hotel into… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “This is going straight to the pool room” ~ Darryl Kerrigan #5. Sticky Date Pudding I had never heard of sticky date pudding until our visit to Melbourne when my relatives (second cousins once removed or… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Toni Forrest “What if… marriage is not about our happiness, but about our holiness?” – Gary Thomas “How’s married life?” I’ve heard this question countless times since being married. And with just a little over a year… Continue Reading →
Featured Image Collage by: Me “Travel is wishing for one more bite of whatever that just was.” ~ Nick Miller Stop right there! If you haven’t read “My Top Treats in Australia (#1)” blog post yet, don’t miss out! Quick,… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Some of you may be familiar with… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “I am not a great cook, I am not a great artist, but I love art, and I love food, so I am the perfect traveller.” ~ Sir Michael Edward Palin #1. The Tim Tam Slam… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Trevor Kinross “Different country, same game; hoop’s the same height, court’s the same size, it’s the same ball… You’re just playing basketball.” These were the words I heard before leaving the States to play my first year… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me At the age of 76, Mary is the 3rd oldest American Airlines Flight Attendant. However, as you can imagine, age doesn’t stop her! “I sky dive, snow ski, play golf, you name it; whatever adventure’s there,… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “Traveling Feet, Toes in the Sand, Flip Flops in Hand; Traveling Feet, Freezing Toes Ache, Catch a Snowflake; Traveling Feet, Scorching Sun, or Glistening Snow; Traveling Feet Don’t Think, Just Go.” ~ Teige Morrell Our feet… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Me “Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have titles until much later.” ~ Bob Goff Today’s U.S. Date: 1-2-19 . . . Today’s Australian Date: 3-1-19 We made it to the… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by Me “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be glory . . .” Ephesians 3:20-21 After a 4:30 start to… Continue Reading →
Featured image by Bonnie Durrett Prologue “Oh, the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by: Roman Talley “A good traveler has no plans and is not intent on arriving.” ~ Lao Tzu Although I am writing this months after the trip, I just knew I couldn’t not write about it, because this… Continue Reading →
“Travel is a joy, full of surprises. Perhaps some of the most enjoyable times are those where one comes close to disaster: the risks adds spice and make for great stories when you are safely back home again.” ~ Jane… Continue Reading →
Hey everyone! Please check out my website Faces in the Sky. This project has been quite the journey and it is finally “completed” . . . for now at least! The experience of meeting, taking photos of and interviewing flight… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by Teige Zeller After my last post on dialects, language just hasn’t left my mind. I love languages. I love hearing/seeing others communicate in different languages. I love when a heritage speaker of any language shares their knowledge… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by 3dman_eu “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss Accents are no secret, but dialects often can be. The key to… Continue Reading →
Featured Image by Teige Zeller (Aimee, Karen, Teige and Allegra) “Once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you long to return.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci … Continue Reading →
Featured Image by Teige Zeller “The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” ~ John Muir Getting to see the world is obviously a huge reason why so many of… Continue Reading →
Featured image by Erich Ferdinand “To travel is to eat.” ~ Michelle Shappirio If you travel, you probably have experienced some funny looking, tasting and/or smelling foods. You’ve also probably been told that you eat some pretty funny foods depending… Continue Reading →
Featured image by Stu Willis “If we know where we came from, we may better know where to go. If we know who we came from, we may better know who we are.” ~ Anonymous Everyone has a story. I’m… Continue Reading →
Along with traveling, quotes are a huge love of mine. So, I thought, why not combine the two? Here are five of my personal favorites. I hope they inspire you as much as they inspire me! 1. “To move, to… Continue Reading →