by Andy & Renie Bowman | Jan 3, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
A gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady, who was recently overheard in a public place. “I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years. My daughter was to bring most of the food – including the cranberry dish that she...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Dec 13, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Faith, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
The old man is sitting on his front porch is his favorite rocking chair and talking to a his freshly minted twenty-one-year-old grandson – attempting to encourage him to think things over clearly before deciding. To make decisions for his life based on clear facts, a...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Nov 29, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies. Then the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the funeral. The flower shop gets notified to send flowers, and they all attend the...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Nov 8, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
The young lady had gigantic dreams. Visions of becoming a movie star filled her daydreams constantly. From the very first movie she saw as a child, and was entranced as the female lead lit up the big screen. She wanted to be her. Family ties, college degrees, being...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Oct 25, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
What is a Sewer Water Slushee? Put any of your favorite fresh fruits into the blender. Add a bit of vanilla or cinnamon. Then pour in a splash of your favorite milk and some sparkling clean ice cubes. Blend it all together, then pour into a tall glass and sip away....
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Oct 18, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
In our country there are entire families who will suffer through a severe issue that eventually severs family relationships for many years. Eventually, someone might tentatively extend an olive branch, and another will cautiously reach out to accept it. Filled with...