There’s a popular cliché that says, “When the going gets tough, the though go shopping.” Ha! Ha! Not really. I’m inclined to edit this saying: “When the going gets tough, the weak turn to the Bible.” And as a friend … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →Hi everyone: I realized after I posted my blog for today that I had forgotten to include the recipe for my favorite bran muffins so here it is: BOUNTIFUL BRAN MUFFINS Ingredients list one: 1 egg 2 tbs. Safflower oil … Continue reading →
Two of my favorite memories from childhood are backyard potlucks and summer picnics. My parents loved to entertain family and friends but our small house couldn’t hold a large gathering for long, so we spilled outdoors and carried on … Continue reading →
. . . to be a grandmother. Once anointed to this role, you’ll always have . . . someone to remind you to cover your legs with a towel at the beach—so the blue lines on your legs won’t show. … Continue reading →
Imagine how our lives would change if we all began giving “invisible” gifts–the kind that are not found in a box. Our presence can mean so much more than mere physical presents. Here are a few to consider: a smile: … Continue reading →
This lovely little flower has flat, five-lobed petals in blue, pink or white with yellow centers. A German legend claims that God named all the plants, when a tiny unnamed one cried out, “Forget-me-not, O Lord!” And God replied, “That … Continue reading →
I went out for a walk the other day and a fairly new neighbor in our community stopped to say hello. He referred to me as the ‘walking lady.’ “Do you walk every day?” he asked. “I see you out … Continue reading →
Thanks to the folks at Southern Writers Magazine for publishing an interview with me about humor in the golden years. I know the print here is a bit small, but it’s the largest version I have. No need to challenge … Continue reading →
I’ve never thought of waiting as a gift. In fact, for most of my life I’ve been more interested in moving forward at a pretty good clip. I see my destination in sight and I’m eager to reach it–whether literally … Continue reading →