SPEAKING JOYFULLY
A Sheep Discovery
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comDuring a detour from an organized exploration of Edinburgh, Scotland, I discovered Dolly the sheep. Castles and historic sites had been a treat to see during the bus tour, but we were happy to learn we would have 45...
When Ladders Attack
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comBright and sunny was the day and so was my attitude. Feeling good about an errand I’d run, I was heading home and looking forward to a relaxing evening. Driving about 65 mph on the highway in...
Distinguishing Marks
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comG.I. Joe action figures launched in February 1964 with a soldier, sailor, pilot and marine. The developer, Hasbro, wisely copyrighted a scar on the right cheek and imprinted a trademark on the right buttock of...
Sacrifice Time for Lent
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comWhat if we sacrifice time for Lent?We say we never have enough time or enough hours in the day. “I’m just so busy,†are words we often hear and sometimes...
Life-Enhancing Arrivals Worth Remembering
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comWonder which life-enhancing arrivals in February affected your life? Although February is best known for Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Black History Month, it also boasts several...
Charm School Graduate?
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The “Store Closing†sign at Sears triggered the rewind button in my mind taking me back decades to my Sears Charm School days. Recently, I saw the Sears School for Young Charmers binder...
Heart-shaped Love Gifts
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comHeart shapes are everywhere – both on shelves and online! Doughnut shops hawk crème-filled hearts. While traditional boxes of chocolates are plentiful, heart-shaped bagels,...
Love Locks – 3 Attitudes to Avoid
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comLove locks dangle from bridges and sculptures in many cities around the world. Couples pledge their love to each other forever, fasten the padlock and throw away the key. Thousands of locks stand as a symbol of...
Forever Stamp that Lasts
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comThe cost of “Forever†is rising – or at least the stamps are. “Forever†U.S. postal stamps currently at 50 cents will jump to...
Double Vision Distraction
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comA severe poke in the eye in the midst of a tight game caused Duke’s standout basketball player Zion Williamson to leave the contest in the first half. To observers, he looked healthy and...