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...
by Norma Thatcher | May 15, 2022 | Healthy Living, Inspirational
I am a (mostly) self-taught, lifelong learner. Oh yes…I’m one who takes copious notes. Research shows that hand-written notes make a better impression on the brain than recording notes electronically. Thus, one of my best ideas was to take notes in one notebook until...
by Norma Thatcher | May 1, 2022 | Family, Friendship, Inspirational, Thought provoking
Funerals are likely not anyone’s favorite place to be. I personally find funerals soothing in some way. Someone has died, and the people who love, admire, and respect the person come together to say goodbye. We send the person off and comfort those who remain behind....
by Norma Thatcher | Apr 17, 2022 | Inspirational, Spiritual
The advice on social media was clear: “Let your garden sleep in. Wait to tidy up your garden for spring until we have a week of temps in the 50s or above. This year’s pollinators are still sleeping in your plant stems and leaves until then.” Thinking that by mid-April...
