Mosaic Law – Grandma's Gleanings

Day Two Hundred Ninety-Nine “Reminders”

May 18, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

Oh, what sweet memories! The quilt was hand-made, lovingly stitched by an elderly woman to celebrate the adoption of our daughter, a gift for this precious little one, a gift to be cherished forever. A combination of soft tan, eggshell, brown, with some yellow and blue highlights, the quilt blended floral patterns, solids, paisleys, and …

Day Two Hundred Eighty-Seven “When It’s You”

May 12, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

The admonition to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes means that before judging someone, you must understand his experiences, challenges, weaknesses and thought processes. The complete idiom is: Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Practice empathy; be sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another. I gained appreciation …

Day Two Hundred Twelve “Good ole’ Pah”

April 26, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

Unfortunately for those who live with us, the female emotional meter can pivot from laughing to weeping in a heartbeat, and that’s exactly what happens to me when I picture the humorous, yet deeply touching scene pictured above. Much like Linus, that sweet character of Charlie Brown fame, my eldest son had quite an …

Day Two Hundred Nine “Marginal Compromise”

March 14, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

One of our favorite getaways as a couple involves traveling to Pennsylvania Dutch country in beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The scenery is spectacular…huge, sprawling farms as far as the eye can see, creating a view diametrically opposed to the mountainous terrain that we call home. And the food is simply amazing! One could feast at …