Author Archives: Barbara

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Independence Day gives all Americans a reason to celebrate. The parades, the barbecues, and the fireworks are all part of the fun. However, I want to appreciate … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. My friend Lori has been gone a while now but I think of her often. When I think of Lori, I think of laughter, all kinds of flowers, shoes and … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. My life is an endless cycle of walking into rooms and forgetting what I went in there to get – until I go back to where I started. Then I … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Around Father’s Day, precious memories of my dad flood my soul! A lot of them came from his last year of life. It’s funny how your parents seem to age … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. I want to share some of my favorite magnets with you—full of pithy quotes that have given me much joy and laughter. They contain much wisdom and have been hand-chosen … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Keeping your word is almost unheard of among politicians. It’s becoming a lost art form among regular folks as well. The tragedy in not keeping your word results in what … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Three lady friends and I were out for a night on the town. We were going to dinner and then the symphony. What fun! After dinner we shared an elevator … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. One of my favorite scriptures is found in Philippians 1:6: “…being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it…” Paul … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Memories of my mother always fill me with joy. She’s been gone for 48 years, but I can still see her face and feel her guiding hand in my life. … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. One of my favorite old movies is I Remember Mama, based on the stage play by the same name and the book Mama’s Bank Account written by Kathryn Forbes in … Continue reading →