Dear God, old age is creeping up my legs, down my arms, and across my face. I can’t catch it so I can’t stop it. I guess the best thing to do is accept it–with gratitude–since I’m actually very blessed to have made it this far and still be … Continue reading →
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 of mine suggested to me years ago, “Personalize the … 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 2 tbs. honey 2 tbs. molasses 1/4 cup plain … 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 our feast at the big wooden table on the … 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. someone to tell you she loves the feel of … 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: How many of us think of smiling as a … 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 shall be your name.” I feel like that small … 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 here so often.” “Yes,” I said, “except when it’s … 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 your eyes to read it. I just wanted to … Continue reading →