Author Archives: Hillside Laughter

Appalachia revisited

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

This week is a highlight of our year because our grandchildren, Ben (9) and Adah (6) are spending the week with us.  As doting grandparents, we’re trying to do our best to give them a fun-filled vacation.  Friends, who live … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth July 3 2011

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

We are continuing our trek through the Old Testament.  Today we addressed the topic of SALVATION as presented in Genesis 6:5-22.  (Some ideas paraphrased from Colin S. Smith.) (Gen 6:5 NIV)  The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the … Continue reading →

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Beaters and Beautiful Gifts

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

We are coming close to being settled in.  How can it take this long to make a transition?  Well, one of the troubles is that Joyce spends so much time in the garden and I have to mow the lawn … Continue reading →

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Wrestling With Truth June 26 2011

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Today we addressed the topic of CURSE in the pivotal Old Testament chapter, Genesis 3.  Here we move from the perfection of the good to the sickness of sin. While the source of sin and evil is not explained, its … Continue reading →

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There goes another firefly!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

It is around 9:30 p.m. and I just came in from sitting on the back porch.  It got too dark to read the magazine I was holding but the fireflies were entertaining.  Fireflies always seem to show up at this … Continue reading →

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Wrestling With Truth June 19 2011

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Well, in spite of pouring rain and much wind outside this morning, the WWT class went on as scheduled.  Today, we began a series on the main themes of the Old Testament.  We considered Genesis 1 and 2 on the … Continue reading →

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Rain, Thunder, and Lightening Today

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

It’s raining and thundering and lightening today.  A change from the beautiful weather we have had the last two days.  But, then again, rain is also beautiful because things were starting to get a bit dry. I have been able … Continue reading →

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Wrestling With Truth June 12 2011

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

I was back to teaching the “Wrestling With Truth” (WWT) Adult Bible Fellowship this morning.  Since today is Pentecost, we sang a verse of “The Comforter has Come”  to warm up and then all five verses of “Let Thy Mantle … Continue reading →

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Coming home . . .

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

It’s 7 (something) a.m. and I’m sitting (semi-reclining) in my chair on the deck in our backyard in Wilmore. I’m still in my pajamas with two little blankets cozying my early morning repose–love this privacy! The birds are making a … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls 2

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

In addition to Watkins Glen, we visited Montour Falls, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls.  Montour and Buttermilk are more on a steep but gradual slope.  Taughannock is a more impressive vertical drop of 215 feet.  You can drive fairly close … Continue reading →

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