Crossword puzzles

By Rosie Moore Crossword puzzles have a short history but they are said to have been invented by a journalist, Arthur Wynne, from Liverpool, England. The puzzle appeared in a Sunday newspaper, “The New York World” on December 21, 1913. They are said to be the most...

Who sets the date for Easter?

By Rosie Moore Easter is over, with its lovely aroma of Easter lilies and the glorious rising of Jesus to overcome the sting of death. I got to thinking, however, why does it come on a different Sunday each year? As you know, Christmas comes on the same date but not...

That Herbal Family

By Rosie Moore As many gourmet chefs and women in the kitchen know, herbs are the variety of the spice of life. In general use, they are the plants with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring. There are primary herbs, culinary herbs, and medicinal...

Raleigh

By Rosie Moore Many months ago I wrote about Durham, North Carolina, where my son and his family reside. Once again I visited there and, although he still lives there, I have two granddaughters who now live in Raleigh, North Carolina, so I decided to write about it....

Patience

By Rosie Moore A man was walking down the street praying. “Lord, please give me patience–and I want it now!” How normal it is for us humans to want all the amenities of life as soon as possible. In God’s word patience is connected to trust, hope, faith, love,...

Why do we fall?

By Rosie Moore One in four Americans aged 65 and over falls each year. Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the Emergency Room for a fall; every 19 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. What startlingly statistics! But, why? The natural aging process often...