by Deb Farris | Dec 19, 2025 | Faith and Creativity, Family, Musings, Travels
Day One in Winchester Fannie likes the window down when we travel—wind, rain, snow or sleet. It doesn’t seem to faze her. She’s furry. It was raining for most of the trip down. We drove straight through, or Todd did, I should say. Thirteen and a half hours. Somehow...
by Deb Farris | Dec 14, 2025 | Advent / Spiritual Reflections, Devotions
This Advent reflection weaves together story, friendship, and lived faith—listening for the breath of God bringing peace and life into ordinary and sacred moments. Clouds over Lake Michigan There’s a picture in one of my family’s old children’s books of a cloud with a...
by Deb Farris | Dec 11, 2025 | Faith and Creativity, Musings
I want to take a moment to honor Children’s Theatre Director Gretta Assaly—who was formidable and unforgettable and shaped many lives, including my own son’s. This is a tribute to her heart, her theatre work, and the unforgettable ways she made a place for us....
by Deb Farris | Dec 7, 2025 | Devotions, Faith and Writing
This Advent series reflects on the book of Ezekiel through story, friendship, and lived faith—listening for the breath of God bringing peace, joy, and life into ordinary and sacred moments. Five is my favorite number. I don’t know why. I can’t help it that I look...
by Deb Farris | Nov 23, 2025 | Faith & Art, Musings, Writing
With the birth of Charlie IV, I thought back to the birth of my Charlie III, Here’s the story I wrote for his 35th birthday on Oct. 15, 2017. Charles Lee Grimes IV, born Nov.18, 2025 As I think of you turning 35 today, I remember how my mom would always call me on my...
