As I think about what to serve my guests next weekend, I’m reminded of the funny story I heard about the elderly man and women who agreed to meet for dinner at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Central at six o’clock. They never did get together because the … Continue reading →
The day Grandpa Ennis came to live with my family was one of the happiest days of my young life. My grandmothers and Grandpa O’Connor had all gone home to God long before I was born so the only grandparent I knew was my mother’s father. He had the … Continue reading →
I backed out of my parking place in front of the local supermarket and pulled up to the stop sign, aware that the main exit lane had the right of way and also conscious of the incoming cars from Main Street. I looked to my left. All clear. BEEEEEEP! … Continue reading →
Recently one of my granddaughters suggested in her daily blog that readers pick something small and special they absolutely HAVE to have and then indulge themselves by purchasing more than enough as a way to soothe and comfort themselves and let go of the worry that they will run … Continue reading →
As we get older we often cling to familiar patterns, ways of being with people and beliefs we’ve stood by for years. They’re comfortable so why question or change them? A friend said recently that his neighbor Greg is: “Darn near perfect. We think alike and enjoy the same things … Continue reading →
Parents and grandparents know that kids need a ‘time out’ now and again–especially when things seem out of control. Johnny won’t stop teasing Sally or Sally won’t give up chasing the dog or whatever comes about that feels overwhelming. I remember a time when my son Jimmy, then three … Continue reading →
One of my friends shared an incident in her life that was scary and deeply troubling. She was at a loss as to what to do. Some time later she realized that what had been a near tragedy turned into a blessing. A solution came to her and she … Continue reading →
My friend and I went browsing over the weekend. I spotted this journal in a cute little shop and the title caught my eye. What a thought! Life beginning at the end of my comfort zone. Really? That’s kind of scary since I enjoy my comforts–hot tea, a … Continue reading →
A few days ago I boiled some eggs–medium hard. I love having a few on hand each week for breakfast or for a snack. Then I opened a container of cut-up peaches, took out some greens and fresh blueberries, plopped them into my juicer along with protein powder and … Continue reading →
Thank you for the gift of graceful palm trees, dear Lord. I’m tickled at how easy it is to think of you when I see these stately specimen. They reflect your power and how it cannot be swayed by the storms of life. I’ve watched palms bend in a … Continue reading →