Keep Going – Life Does
Robert Frost said he could sum up everything he learned about life in three words,“it goes on.” I remember a time when I wish it didn’t, or at least that it would go slower until I was ready to move...Read More
#TBT-Who He Is Today
Country singer Kenny Chesney released a song in 2005 entitled, “Who you’d be today.” It’s about a life gone too soon, a loved one who dies young. The lyrics ask what would have become of that person: “Would you see...Read More
Unflappable
A friend of mine lived in a neighborhood that had many owls. An evening walk would almost guarantee hearing the calls of more than one kind of owl and if you were lucky, you could spot where they were perched....Read More
“Never Was So Much Owed By So Many To So Few.”
As the Memorial Day holiday is fast approaching, many Americans are thinking ahead to this kick-off of summer weekend. Will it include a backyard BBQ, a camping trip or a long weekend to complete household chores or yard work? Memorial...Read More
Sweets and Innocence
My son Ben claimed he didn’t like candy or sweets. As a football player during his high school years he stuck to a regular workout regiment and was a healthy eater, for the most part. I would chuckle when he...Read More
#TBT-I Just Want To Be By You!
I was able to be a stay-at-home mom until my son Ben was four years old. The first job I took when I went back to work was cleaning houses. I loved the physical activity, but when I got home, I...Read More
What Are You Waiting For?
As soon as I have enough money I can do that. As soon as I lose enough weight I can do this. As soon as I get a new job. I’ll do it tomorrow. Maybe someday I can be that...Read More
Boots
Around Thanksgiving time a couple years ago, a friend came up with an idea to express gratitude to someone we love. She was feeling grateful to her husband for the hard work he had instilled over the years to provide...Read More
#TBT-The View From Here
To get to the top of a mountain you first have to walk through a valley or traverse some pathway from below. Once you reach the top you can look down and see where you’ve come from and enjoy the...Read More
Find Common Ground & Connect
In the animal world, there are few greater examples of what protection looks like than getting between a mama bear and her cubs. Do this and you will find yourself facing imminent danger and possibly death. Their well being is...Read More