In my last post my husband and I shared our thoughts on our daughter and her many limits. The replies we received amazed us. Many of them left me thoughtful. I realized I still had a lot to express, so…
In my last post my husband and I shared our thoughts on our daughter and her many limits. The replies we received amazed us. Many of them left me thoughtful. I realized I still had a lot to express, so…
Hello everyone, Today’s post is written by my husband, Al. He posted this on Facebook a few days ago for our daughter’s birthday. I made just a few minor edits and added photos. We received replies that surprised in many…
Welcome to 2013! As the year came to a close, I met fellow blogger Kozo, who started an idea, or perhaps a movement called Bloggers for Peace. The goal he sets forth is for bloggers to commit one post a…
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Biltrix nominated me for the Food for Thought Award! Thank-you so much! If you’re not familiar with Biltrix’s blog, please go have a look! This is really an incredible and humbling nomination. The Food…
During the first half of 2012 I was nominated for a variety of blog awards. Somehow, I managed to keep up with the posts that can accompany the nominations. Well, in the last half of 2012 I have to admit…
In celebration of my brother David’s birthday, I’m reposting one of my earliest stories. It’s a true family favorite that takes place when my brother and I were in college. ********* My brother and I were in the kitchen burning…
Many people find this time of year reflective. I’m no different. This week I happen to be off of work, so I’m enjoying some writing time. That being said, over the past few weeks I haven’t written my typical two…
Peace and blessings to all this Christmas Day. Venite adorémus, venite adorémus, venite adorémus Dominum.
I posted this story one year ago. As it’s one of my favorite stories I’ll tell it again after making an adjustment for the timeline. ******** It was Christmas Eve, 1977. I was nineteen. Earlier in the week I was…
I don’t have eloquent words to express the grief that I feel for the loss of life in Newtown, Connecticut. I think about the number of lives that are lost due to violence every day…and I wonder what it would…