by Norma Thatcher | Dec 4, 2022 | Inspirational, Public speaking
At nearly 18 months, Baby Girl appreciates applause, both receiving it and giving it. She enjoys “playing” the harmonica and after a few bars, she stops and looks at her audience of family and waits for us to respond with accolades and applause. Then she resumes...
by Norma Thatcher | Oct 30, 2022 | Family, Inspirational, Love, Spiritual
The local community’s Facebook story was extraordinarily touching. A car/truck accident had occurred at an intersection in 2004 in a nearby town. Anna Ringer, a 16-year-old girl, died in that accident. As often happens, a cross (in pink, Anna’s favorite color)...
by Norma Thatcher | Aug 27, 2022 | Healthy Living, Inspirational, Interesting information, Thought provoking
If you’ve ever driven non-stop on an interstate highway through one of our flatter states, you’ll know the question that settles over you after an hour or so: Will this ever end? I felt the same way when a few years back we took the Grand Canyon Railway from the hotel...
by Norma Thatcher | Aug 15, 2022 | Inspirational, Interesting information, Spiritual
Like many places in the world, my town has experienced its share of unusual weather over the past few months. An event on July 13th produced a phenomenon that’s not often seen: a moonbow. More precisely termed “lunar rainbow,” a moonbow can occur only when the...
by Norma Thatcher | Aug 7, 2022 | Inspirational, Spiritual
Be on the lookout for profound moments because they can happen when you least expect them. This morning I taught the Godly Play story of the Good Shepherd in Sunday School. The lesson consists of a large felt green overlay that represents the green pastures, a rounded...
by Norma Thatcher | Jul 10, 2022 | Books, Inspirational, Thought provoking
At a cost of one dollar, the children’s book was a real steal. I just checked online, and the list price is $75. The reason for the steep price tag of Shirley Barber’s Martha B. Rabbit Jigsaw Book is that it contains seven 48-piece jigsaw puzzles to go along with...