Author Archives: Kay Pelham

Morning sky colors

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Some colors of the sky as the sun rose on the 1st of April outside my window.

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Outside my window

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Not a great shot, but I’m glad I caught it through the blinds and through the screen. We put this feeder up last fall (full of seed) and I never saw a bird at it all fall. We even made … Continue reading →

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For this is right

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Kay Pelham

In a letter to the believers in the city of Ephesus, the apostle Paul instructs the children to obey their parents, “for this is right.” To do something because it is the right thing to do is what we teach … Continue reading →

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James loves to play piano

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Kay Pelham

James finished Level 1B of the Alfred Premier Piano Course on Friday and was promoted to Level 2A as you can see from the certificate below signed by his most excellent teacher. I’m posting this here mostly for his families … Continue reading →

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The mandating of loving your neighbor

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

I wrote these thoughts as a “Note” at Facebook nearly two years ago. I was thinking about it again today and thought I would share it here. Let me know what you think. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ When people express their distaste for … Continue reading →

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For signs and for seasons

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years…”

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My spring birds!

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

I heard them! I heard them! My first birds of spring. I can’t see them, but I hear them greeting the sun. I haven’t heard any birdsong for months and months except the occasional Canada geese and Jack’s phone when … Continue reading →

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Super Full Moon

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Here’s the NASA explanation of it. All I knew was that it was going to look different and cool and I wanted to see it. Sunset came and no moon. The sky was too overcast. And then friends were posting … Continue reading →

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Utopia finale Part 1- “No Unnecessary Labor”

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham

However, there are many things in the commonwealth of Utopia that I rather wish, than hope, to see followed in our governments. This is the final sentence of Utopia. It mirrors my sentiments as well. I found several things that … Continue reading →

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Teach them to obey

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham

One of the very best life lessons I’ve ever learned occurred when James was just becoming a toddler. We were at my mother’s farm when James took off running across the yard.  Being concerned for his safety, I instinctively ran … Continue reading →

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