by Eileen Parsons | May 10, 2026 | Articles
It’s still dark outside. The clock says it’s morning, but the sky says it’s still night. I look out at the darkness, sigh, and open the windows to let in some fresh air as I get ready for another day. I’m not a morning person, especially when it’s so early that...
by Eileen Parsons | Nov 9, 2018 | Articles
Thunder rumbles in the distance. Lightening streaks across the sky. The wind sweeps in, twisting the tree limbs, shaking the few remaining leaves to the ground. Within seconds, snow and sleet are pelting the windows. It doesn’t take long for the ground to change...
by Eileen Parsons | Feb 8, 2018 | Articles
“You have put gladness in my heart…” Psalm 4:7a It’s snowing – again – still – as usual (for this time of the year). It would be pretty if we hadn’t already seen 250” of snowfall this season. After a time, you feel claustrophobic and restless. Each...
by Eileen Parsons | Nov 24, 2016 | Articles
Ribbons of sunlight and slight patches of blue push through the clouds. Gray skies, gusting winds, freezing temperatures, and steady, blowing snow have held me hostage. Nearly four feet of snow fell in less than 48 hours. The calendar may still say “Autumn,” but...
by Eileen Parsons | Sep 8, 2016 | Articles
“You have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17 The scent of basil drifts through the open window. Fresh-clipped sprigs of it line the basket on the table on my deck. Thyme and sage are drying in the kitchen,...
