Usually I like to publish a post once a week, but lately I've been neglecting Penny Letters. Here's why. It all started several months ago, when my friend Andrea asked me, "Susan, how I can I pray for you?" We were standing outside on a gravel driveway, after a bridal shower for a mutual friend. Andrea's own wedding was only a few weeks away, and I was impressed that she was asking about me. I said, "Well I'm kind of bored. I need a challenge." COVID has halted a lot of activities … [Read more...] about A is for Alif
Archives for October 2020
Sandy Shores: History at the OBX
History isn't something I associate with going to the beach, but last month I discovered the Outer Banks are more than just sand and surf. There's a ton of interesting historical events that have happened at the Outer Banks, which are long, skinny islands along the coast of North Carolina. "Let's go to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum," suggested Melissa as we huddled over Google Maps, plotting our course several weeks before the trip. Zoomed out on my computer screen, the maritime and … [Read more...] about Sandy Shores: History at the OBX