by Barbara Lishko | Feb 9, 2025 | Faith-filled Pondering, Featured, Married Life
Last year, as a new parishioner and recently retired, I felt God’s gentle prompting to host a marriage retreat. This meant asking the Pastor, who didn’t know me well, to take a chance and give me his permission to go forward. I appreciated his trust and...
by Barbara Lishko | Feb 4, 2025 | Grandpa Deals
Staples are a good thing to keep on-hand. Dish soap, laundry detergent, canned goods, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste for example. I like to have an idea of what I have in stock at home and what is in short supply. When the grocery ads come out, usually on...
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 17, 2025 | Grandpa Deals
Happy Friday. How are you doing so far on shutting off lights in empty rooms and unplugging unused cords? Are you seeing any progress in being more mindful about electricity usage? Let’s talk about gas. NO, not the embarrassing noisy and untimely emissions, but the...
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 17, 2025 | Attempts at Humor, Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Featured
Getting old is happening faster than I imagined. I knew we would; it’s what’s supposed to happen in life if all goes well. I’m not suggesting I’m shocked every morning at the wrinkled old lady who greets me in the mirror. But I am. Oil of Olay,...
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 6, 2025 | Grandpa Deals
Saving dough by cooking at home: Begin to change your perspective on eating out vs cooking at home. Eating out is supposed to be a rare treat rather than a way of life. Sure, it’s an easy, convenient and instant satisfaction on a busy day, but start to think of...
