Years ago when I was in the doldrums over moving to a new city, starting life over in a new marriage, and feeling unsure about choices I’d made I ran across an article in an issue of Reader’s Digest, (July 1984) titled “Lessons From Aunt Grace,” by Nardi Reeder Campion. … 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 →
Recently I ran across this story that I didn’t have room to include in one of my books. So I thought I’d share it with you today since some of you may relate to this senior moment one way or another. I certainly do (since it happened to me). … 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 →
Recently I stayed at a fancy hotel in San Jose, California for a conference. While visiting one of the public restrooms I was suddenly aware of how annoyed I get with some of the modern ‘conveniences’–even in upscale buildings. auto toilet flushers that don’t accept my ‘wave.’ … Continue reading →
I’m going on a bus trip to the Great Volcanoes of America’s Northwest in early September. I’ve been reviewing the tour company’s instructions as I think about what I want to take with me. The advice I read in the brochure was short and sweet. “Pack your bag … Continue reading →
For me, summer is a season to explore and enjoy the gift of peace––a state of calm and deep inner knowing that all is well. This is the plane of life I most desire as I grow older. To be serene is to be accepting, to hold life, self, … Continue reading →
I’m all too familiar with the expression ‘in one ear and out the other.’ I’ve been guilty on many counts of hearing and forgetting—just like that. But lately as I grow older I’m creating my own variation of that saying. ‘In one room and out the other’ is … Continue reading →
“Two for $5.00” read the sign in the produce section of our local market. I couldn’t pass up this great buy. Two sweet round melons for such a price. I carried them to my basket and then home to include in a fruit salad for dinner. Yum! Watermelon … Continue reading →