Author Archives: patsypridgen

Day Three of my recent trip to Israel and Jordan included visits to several important New Testament sites, including the Jordan River. This baptismal site on the Jordan River was actually the last stop of the day. Capernaum, the place … Continue reading →

When you’re in Israel, you never forget you’re in a Jewish state. All you have to do is look at the Star of David on the country’s flag. Not the American idea of the separation of church and state, but … Continue reading →

I’ve recently returned from a two-week visit to Israel and Jordan, and my mind is still reeling from all I experienced. I’ll take each day of the trip for a separate blog post (with lots of pictures!) and invite you … Continue reading →

What’s on your agenda this spring? For me, it looks like a return to golf. Sigh. My husband used a pro shop credit he’d won in a member-guest tournament in Greenville as a partial payment for this lovely set of … Continue reading →

For our 45th wedding anniversary, my husband and I took a trip to two large cities in the big state of Texas: Austin and San Antonio. We were in for a lot of fun with a dose of history. We … Continue reading →

Counting courtship and marriage, this guy and I have celebrated a half century of Valentine’s Days. During that time, I can’t remember a year when he didn’t buy me something on February 14, usually the traditional gift of candy or … Continue reading →

What’s not to love about a snow day? If, of course, a person doesn’t have to drive to work or haul a kid back up a hill on a sled. Yep, being old and retired has its benefits. A body … Continue reading →

Facebook friends who’ve read my book, please write a review on Amazon. It’s really quite simple. First, find my book, Life and Death in Narrow Creek, on Amazon. I’ll make it easy for you. Here’s the link: Now scroll down … Continue reading →

Amid all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, I try not to miss the small things that make the holiday special. For example, I noticed this camellia bush in my backyard blooming just this week. This plant has … Continue reading →

And now there are two. Ms. Dee Ann Meets Murder has been joined by Life and Death in Narrow Creek. I see postings of books all the time next to a cup of coffee, so that’s why my morning shot … Continue reading →