A few months ago, my husband and I noticed a television commercial featuring a miniature horse, set to the 1960s Sonny and Cher song, “Little… ( Read More )
Defining moments
I once encouraged the members of a Sunday School class to map the significant events that shaped their lives. Everyone has those moments that stand… ( Read More )
Just Right
One afternoon during a visit last fall, my mother-in-law asked if I would make a cobbler. As I prepared fruit and pastry, she preheated the… ( Read More )
The Chair
We were a party of six, gathered at the in-laws’ table for an evening of food and fellowship. Three generations enjoyed a meal of tacos… ( Read More )
Footsteps
One sunny morning, years ago, found me in port in Cozumel, where moments before my husband and I had disembarked the Norwegian Pearl. To my… ( Read More )
Thanks, Dad
I once saw a plaque that said, “Sometimes when I open my mouth my Mother comes out.” I smile when I think of that plaque.… ( Read More )
Do I have to?
Early in my career, I worked in an office directed by a military officer who appeared comfortable in any social setting. I was surprised to… ( Read More )
Finding my voice
I was nearly three years old before I began to talk. My parents assumed I would talk when I was ready, until the day one… ( Read More )
a day in the life…
Meet Nelson. Nelson is a 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. He came to live with us when he was 12 weeks old. If he could talk,… ( Read More )
playing by ear…
When I started this new blog, I promised myself I would post a new piece at least weekly. This was my “it’s now or never”… ( Read More )