Checkerboard Sky

On my way home from church today I was wearing sunglasses and noticed that the leaves on the trees were unusually bright,even with my 'shades' on. I took them off to see and,my eyes were not deceiving me. All the trees are dressed in their fall colors of red and gold and their hues are magnificent.... Sign in to see full entry.

In the last three weeks I have been made to appreciate my good health. It started out as a sore throat then sore throat with a stuffy nose. The sore throat went away but left a severe cough. The stuffy nose turned into a scary sinus build up that (this may be TMI) would not move. Nothing to sniff up... Sign in to see full entry.

It is very hot. Too hot to be autumn. Too hot for fall. There is just something Wrong with 90 degree weather in September. Isn't there? 'Course,it isn't September yet,not til tomorrow. I want fall weather. Apples and bonfires. Pears and jelly and jam. Apple cider and donuts. I like summer but don't... Sign in to see full entry.

Quote from Bill Winston, 'Be a Thermostat not a Thermometer'. How often do I take my cues from what happens around me (thermometer) rather than setting the tone for myself by what I want to be and who I want to be (thermostat). Lord help me to use your Word to guide me and set the thermostat where I... Sign in to see full entry.

Welcome to my first blog entry under Checkerboard Sky. I will begin by explaining the title. It is my favorite cloud formation. I am sure there is an official cloud formation name for it but I don't know what it is. I have always called it a Checkerboard Sky because that's what it looks like. A... Sign in to see full entry.