About thirty years ago–maybe more, I partnered with a good friend from church. We decided to pray for each other regularly and we continued for many years. We still call on each other when we have a great need for … Continue reading →
Over the last several weeks the pastor at the church I attend (Twin Lakes in Aptos, California), has focused on the topic of generosity–which seems to be a natural extension of gratitude. The more we give thanks the more we … Continue reading →
Hi everyone. Several of you dear followers have suggested I put a LIKE button on my blog so you can click it on days when you don’t have time or inclination to post a full comment. Well I heard you … Continue reading →
Today it’s just me, myself, and I–alone in my house getting ready to clean, dust, vacuum, water plants and do a little puttering on my computer before taking a walk and then relaxing all evening with a book and … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →