I just spent the eighth Monday that simply comes after Sunday. For years, Monday has been my husband’s day off, to spend more or less… ( Read More )
This too shall pass
The twelve months leading up to this spring were a roller coaster of events and emotions. We were in San Francisco in early March 2020.… ( Read More )
Our boy
As I write this, a tired little tyke naps in the chair beside me. Our boy had a good day. He played with the neighbor… ( Read More )
What Are You Waiting For?
The year of our Lord 2021 marks the fortieth anniversary of my high school graduation and my entry into the working world. On that first… ( Read More )
On the Wings of an Eighteen Wheeler
For years, my morning commute was my quiet space, twenty-two minutes of aloneness. I often prayed during that time, and I still do when I… ( Read More )
Achieving Room Temperature
My husband came to the supper table carrying his laptop. “If you’ll humor me, I thought we might try something a little different for our… ( Read More )
I Dare You
I was presented the “I Dare You” award at my senior awards assembly in High School. The award came with a copy of the book… ( Read More )
Behold, the finished product!
Now that I’ve reached “a certain age,” I understand that none among us are immune to the toll of time and tides. As I tell… ( Read More )
This day
Anyone familiar with Central Missouri knows that the weather can be unpredictable. With the blessing of four seasons comes the reality that one can leave… ( Read More )
Hope for the best
I read the headline in shocked disbelief. Several news sources reported an attack on an elderly woman on a New York subway in the wee… ( Read More )