Living in a land of plenty or should I say ‘excess’ presents a challenge for me. Aggressive advertisers tell us our wants or rather their wants for us—a new outfit, a nice car, a theater ticket, a second house, yet another t-shirt, hat, or sweater. While on vacation in … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago I joined a group of senior men and women for a morning’s hike at Wilder Bluff just north of Santa Cruz, California. What an experience it was. A perfect day with a blue sky and warm sunshine and a lovely little breeze to keep us … Continue reading →
Oh my! What a weekend it was–saying farewell to my daughter Erin’s beautiful chocolate labrador, Tanner (my grand-dog). He was a faithful companion, playmate, and all-around cuddler, brightening our family’s homes for eleven years. He turned 13 (a teenager) on Monday, September 25 and died on Friday, September 29. … Continue reading →
We arise in the morning, jump in the shower, pop a slice of bread in the toaster, turn on the coffee maker, pick up the newspaper outside our front door, boot up the computer to look at the stock market action and check our e-mail or some version of … Continue reading →
“I never see you in shorts,” a friend said on a hot day as we enjoyed a glass of iced tea. “And you never will,” I quipped. “I don’t have the legs for shorts. I inherited my mother’s veins so I prefer pants or skirts.” “What difference does it … Continue reading →
My friend Kirby and I set out for an afternoon at the movies and a lovely meal–our regular date with one another. We’ve been at this for a couple of years now and we look forward to it. We’re both movie buffs and find it fun to watch a … Continue reading →
I’m taking the day off. I hope you are too. We all work hard. Today is a good day to play hard, free of work and worry–just enjoying the fruit of our labors. Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish … Continue reading →
In early August I enjoyed an eighteen-day bus tour through the Canadian Rockies. It was the perfect complement to my tour last year of the National Parks in the United States during their 100th anniversary year. I’m posting a few photos of the highlights. What good and benevolent … Continue reading →
While doing some research for a writing project I started looking for quotes from famous American women. There were MANY but these four jumped out at me. Each one inspires me to keep on going regardless of the challenges that life brings. I hope they will drop … Continue reading →
I’ve been writing since the mid-70s and here I am decades later still plugging away. I started on a Royal typewriter that my parents gave me for a high school graduation present–so I’d be ready for college. Today my college-age grandchildren receive feather-weight laptops. Oh how things have changed. … Continue reading →