Living the Moment
“Count me in!” I replied after reading an invitation from my daughter Julie. She and her son and family wanted me to join them for a week-long getaway in Michigan in August. This would be a chance to see my … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Inspiration
The Gift of Losing Control
Have you ever sat up straight or collapsed on the floor in utter frustration? You tried your best but nothing worked. A situation or behavior is beyond you. No more options. All avenues closed. “Darn! Ding dong! Shoot! Dang it!” … Continue reading →
Memories…
This week I’m going through some of my travel journals. I finally have the time for such things. It’s been so much fun. I’m grateful that I took detailed notes because now as I read the day-to-day itineraries I’m reliving … Continue reading →
Walking for Fifty-Plus Years
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 →
Dear Emily Dickinson
I like to spend time at the end of one year preparing for the new year. You know–purging files, shredding old documents, hiring a crew to get those cobwebs in the corners of my high ceilings (no ladders for me … Continue reading →
Giving Thanks for Hidden Treasures
Have you ever come to a point where you were so fed up you couldn’t imagine going on? Maybe you weren’t able to put your finger on the frustration. You just knew things were all wrong and you didn’t know … Continue reading →
Fagedda-bout-it!
I caught a snippet of an old movie while channel surfing one evening. I didn’t stay with it long enough to get the title, but I do remember one line and it has remained with me. A tough-guy character from … Continue reading →
Vacation to the Great NW Volcanoes!
I recently returned from a glorious eight days touring the Great Volcanoes of the Northwest–starting in Tacoma, Washington and ending in San Francisco with Mayflower Tours. Twenty of us tourists enjoyed other sights, as well, from our first-class coach, but … Continue reading →
What’s in Your Backyard?
You’re probably familiar with the TV ad for Capital One Financial, “What’s In Your Wallet?” Well I say, “What’s in Your Backyard?” The words came to me a couple of weeks ago when my friend Kirby and I made the … Continue reading →
Moroccan Memories
A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed a weekend with my daughter Julie while she was in town speaking at a homeschooling conference. A few of her ‘fans’ surprised her with a night of Moroccan food and dancing at an … Continue reading →