by Olivia | Feb 22, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
The typical coffee drinker consumes an average of 3.1 cups per day. Thirty million adults pour specialty coffee concoctions down their gullets. And what is everyone else drinking? I’m not much of a coffee drinker. But I do enjoy a warm beverage at my desk, and easily...
by Olivia | Feb 13, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
Time for slow-pitch softball? Can it be? Last Sunday in church the person who organizes our church team announced it was time to get registered for the spring league we participate in. And by “we” I mean the people who play on knees that need surgery, get their faces...
by Olivia | Feb 6, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
My friend Lorri (www.keeperscards.com) takes incredible pictures. Often I use them on my blog. My dilemma is that she has so many enticing photos that don’t quite match up with the splats in my brain. I think, “But I want to use that photo!” They often seem to tell a...
by Olivia | Jan 30, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
On a recent jaunt by air, I was on a plane that backed from the gate, rumbled to the runway, and then stopped. A few minutes later, the captain announced that some gizmo or other was not working, and without it, we would have to fly at an elevation under 25,000 feet...
by Olivia | Jan 23, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
Ever have a freeze frame moment? You walk in a room and instantly feel a significance beyond words. I have a young adult daughter who works full time, goes to college full time (yes, I’m proud), and has a social life. So she’s not home much, and if she is, she’s in...
by Olivia | Jan 16, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
If you’ve been chasing joy with me for a few weeks, you’ve read about the duck pond before. I visit fairly often, and here’s why: 1. It gets me moving. The pond is small, nearby, and easy to circle. Twice around is about a mile—easily doable on a midday break. 2. It’s...
