Mike’s Final Journey

by | May 26, 2023 | Bright Lights

I received this email from Mike Jones’ brother Tommy this week and wanted to share it with those of you who were friends with Mike and read about his life in an earlier blog post here. He is now home in one of his favorite places.Tommy wrote:Last weekend, I made the...

In Defense of Class Reunions

by | May 18, 2023 | Bright Lights

Yes, I saw old people again! I just traveled 1250 miles round trip to visit with a bunch of friends I went to high school with. And I had a good time catching up, sharing memories, and reliving our history in Rosenberg and our high school. Danny and Sharon Klasel...

Lavender Leaves and Pretty Little Flowers

by | May 2, 2023 | Cactus Are Cool

Graptopetalum pentandrum superbum is one of those fleshy succulents with lovely color that everyone likes to mix with green succulents of various shades. And it has special little flowers that make it even better.The name graptopetalum means marked petals, the red...

Terry and Snack Pak 4 Kids

by | Apr 29, 2023 | Bright Lights

Back when Mindy McClanahan was pastor at First United Methodist Church and leading a discipleship study, she challenged the participants to put the discipleship they had been talking about into action. Terry Marricle was a member of that study. As Terry considered her...