A WALK IN THE PARK My favorite local place for a walk is McDaniel Farm Park, only about 2 miles from both the church and my home. It is a lovely place for strolling amidst the forests, streams, and meadows- almost making one forget this still is bustling Gwinnett County! One section of the walking path that I especially enjoy is a cool and quiet stretch under some big oaks, and I have dubbed it the Prayer Chapel. Sometimes I will have the place to myself for about 10 minut

Recently I drove to the other side of the county to a discount garden and plant supply store to find flowers for my yard. The traffic was backed up for several blocks as drivers waited to be directed into the parking lot. And once out of the car and onto the premises, I was on high alert as people with shopping carts full of ferns and flowers darted in all directions. Some wore masks, some did not. All seemed in a good mood busily prepping for springtime. I took advantag