Author Archives: donsimba1

This is the only picture we have on the day of our wedding, here standing at the Charles residence, December 24, 1949.  Don’s Best Man is on his right, his brother Duane, and Anna Ruth’s Maid of Honor, Barbara Keener … Continue reading →

It was December 23, 1949, that is many years ago, 67 to be exact.  Anna Ruth and I were scurrying about doing last minute things in preparation for the huge event, our wedding!  I could not find the certificate or … Continue reading →

Raymond, Jacob, Cora and Anna Ruth at the grape vines at their place on Marietta Pike. This is a few years before our marriage but is an insight into this amazing foursome.  Raymond had the most infectious laugh imaginable.  Jacob … Continue reading →

But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father … Continue reading →

The blue jays stay the winter long.  Here is one on our heated basin.  Lovely birds, indeed.

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On … Continue reading →

The maple in our back yard serves as a perfect perch for this female cardinal, waiting her turn at the feeders.  I admire the tail feathers of this fine bird, don’t you?  A beautiful bird, indeed!

 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:7, 8 The Twelve, we must … Continue reading →

It is getting bitter cold, so I rigged up my heated basin to enable birds to drink.  This white-breasted nuthatch thanked me.  What made the circular wave on the surface stumps me. Anyway it makes for a friendly picture.  

Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; … Continue reading →