Life Notes

For several weeks I have been going for physical therapy. Years ago I was prescribed P.T. for different body parts but this is a new …

When I was young, I remember falling off a pony, later a horse, several sleds, and some skies. I also fell out of a canoe. …

We enjoy watching birds and have many coastal birds around our home. For the past several years we have had a pair of Sandhill cranes …

At this time in history, a lot of us have been cooped up at home for weeks aware of frightening worldwide medical news and signs …

While I was engaged as a mental health counselor, I was surprised by the many diverse people that called upon me for help—men, women, teens, …

I couldn’t wait any longer to be able to clearly hear. For several weeks I put up with some diminished and muffled sound in my …

IIn a few weeks our family will be traveling to help celebrate our matriarch’s 101st birthday. Five years ago we all gathered to celebrate my …

A few years ago I spent some time in the Family and Church History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. A kind Latter Day Saint …

One well used word lately is “essential.” During a time of pandemic, many states in the U.S. have listed or endorsed the use of what …

After experiencing three graduations—high school, baccalaureate and master’s degrees— I’m going to date myself, as this year will be my 50th high school class reunion. …