“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 grandson Noah, his wife May, and to meet their … Continue reading →
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!” Why won’t that person listen? Why did the circumstances … Continue reading →
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 those precious weeks on the Rhine, in Viareggio, Italy … 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 →
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 anymore) and generally giving my home a good annual … Continue reading →
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 what to do about them. Maureen talked with me … Continue reading →
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 Brooklyn looked another tough guy in the face, grabbed … Continue reading →
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 the volcanoes were the most interesting to me. All … Continue reading →
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 rounds on a Community Garden Tour. There were ten … Continue reading →
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 exotic restaurant. It was such a delightful evening. I … Continue reading →