Attitude – One Day Wonders with JBK

These mixing bowls are something dear to me. The green and teal ones are all that is left of my mother’s mixing bowl set. I remember her using the full set of four. Social media tells me they are now valuable, something many of the younger generation consider desirable.

When antiquing I am often tempted to purchase what is missing in Mom’s set, but the price keeps me from doing so. If you think prices are high for new items, I’m here to tell you old and used ain’t cheap either.

But that is not the only reason. The large enamel bowl in the picture is part of a set from my grandmother’s kitchen. If I were to complete Mom’s set, I would no longer need Grandma’s set. How many bowls does a person need—when she does not even like working in the kitchen?

Grandma had to work at the kitchen table because her counter was filled to the max. Just as her kitchen was small, so was her table, but one of the chairs was still part way in the doorway to the dining room.

Both my mom’s and grandma’s kitchens were anything but user friendly. Maybe the ‘good ole days’ are not as good as we recall. Convenience was never considered in the design of the home.

With that being said, here we are about to enter a New Year. How was your 2025? It’s interesting how we seem to look forward to the new year when the only difference is the numerals. We are still what we are and circumstances have not changed much, if at all. But there is always hope.

A couple quotes from pastor Charles Swindoll have meant a lot to me: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Another good one is, “We are all faced with a series great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”

Let’s try to make this New Year better, different—one to remember. Maybe a new you.

A good start could be found in my latest book, Texting From Jesus, Season 1. Devotionals that give a place for the reader to pen their own thoughts are hard to come by. Your welcome. It is available on Amazon, with more seasons to come. Each day will have a place for you to write to Jesus.

If you could text him, what would you say?

Ready or not,,,

The dog days of summer have arrived. Heat—you can have it!

My husband Dave, among many others have said they prefer it over the cold. I get it—I don’t like cold either. My ideal temperatures are in the range of 70° to 75.° That narrows down here one may live.

Realtors say, “Location, location, location.”

Our son Jamie says, “Be snow birds!” Yeah, like we want two homes to maintain. No.

The best we can do is what this squirrel is doing—endure. We do, by taking turns. Dave is miserable in the winter, I, in the summer. This I will say, the current season we are in is minus Fred. I don’t want to write this too loud, in case he decides to return.

Fred is a cow bird that for the past three years has held us hostage in our home. I suspect he has met his demise, or he would be back this year too. Because he did not we have been able to open windows in the spring and let fresh air inside. It was wonderful! We look forward to the fall when the temperatures drop and we can again open up to let the breeze in.

It is important to keep in mind is that each day is a gift. Someone, somewhere Is enjoying a wonderful day, despite what the temperature may be. Every morning is a fresh opportunity to accomplish something or make life a little easier for someone else. Bringing a smile to another face is encouraging—that my life, and yours, can be meaningful to another.

Long ago, I interacted often with a bank teller, whom shall remain nameless because I cannot recall. Her facial features were on the harsh side, making her look angry much of the time. But when she smiled—oh my. What a transformation, it was beautiful sight to behold!

Maybe all of us could use a little transformation, be it attitude or whatever. Life is too short to remain miserable. Allow Jesus to make your day a little easier—he is a master at transformation.

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