You can find surprising power in today's Prayer Byte. Find out how here.

Perhaps you know someone like Cherry Potter. Click here to see how she learns an idiom and a life lesson at the same time.

Yale Art Gallery has assembled two pleasing special exhibitions of American art including pieces that reflect formative art genres. Find out more about the Yale University Art gallery in my article here. Below are some representative pieces currently showing. Early John Trumbull portrait of Ben Franklin.(his first historical American painting). Uniquely framed Edward Hicks work. See my article about my connection to Hicks . A rare Venetian scene by Thomas Moran, usually know

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nobel Prize acceptance speech, Oslo, Norway, 10 Dec. 1964

I invite you to reflect on today's Prayer Byte on a difficult subject.

Looking for an easy elegant dinner idea to end your busy week? Check out my tasty and affordable charcuterie tips

Water can provide marvelous inspiration for a writer. Find out more here .

Note: This writing prompt is intended for all readers of So Busy Learning, not just children. Stop by and take a look .

It might be a good idea to bring along a fire extinguisher to the next wedding you get invited to. Find out why here

You and I can know the love of God that came to us through Jesus Christ. He generously offers to fill our hearts with His love and peace. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5 Merry Christmas from So Busy Learning with Diana!

Each winter I feature the Grand Illumination at Untermyer Garden in Yonkers, NY. If you've been thinking of going, you still have till January 4 to see this year's edition. Find out about the details here.

If you celebrate Christmas, and even if you don't, you might like to seek out a live performance of Handel's Messiah. Many community groups and churches perform this moving traditional oratorio this time of year. The text is from the book of Isaiah in the Bible. Read about my seminal encounter with this music here.

Please consider today's Prayer Byte, Asking for Forgiveness

This story is full of ways to express being in a hurry. Go read about it RIGHT NOW!

In this update to my article on the New Britain Museum of American Art, we enjoy the process of creating art and the process of viewing art. Come view it here.

Hello! Welcome to sweet little Christian Devotionals called Prayer Bytes. If you've joined me before, welcome back. If you are new to Prayer Bytes, I'd like to welcome you as my new friend. Come see the latest here.

From art to history to old-time carriages (and occasionally to turkeys!) you will enjoy the variety found at the Long Island Museum. Get started here .

American kids are enjoying some time off from school this week. Follow the prompts to help you write all about your Thanksgiving vacation here .

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy this proclamation that US President Abraham Lincoln delivered in 1863. Join me in pondering what we are thankful for on this day by clicking here.

Read about the near miss that changed Thanksgiving forever. See my annual article here.