Life Notes

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. …

On the first day of my grandson’s spring break from school, I offered to pick him up from a parent’s office by early afternoon for …

When I was a new mother nursing my first baby, I thought I would be feeding that baby forever! He was constantly hungry—when I wanted …

I have enjoyed a membership with the local city garden for a few years. I like to go there during certain seasons of the year …

As I write in my study today, I can’t help but look over at the place on the rug in front of the window where …

Before I had a major surgery several months ago, the surgeon gave me a list of restrictions for my healing process which included no lifting …

A lot has happened in my life in the past five weeks: a surgery and ongoing healing, holidays and all they entail, plus our daughter’s …

Earlier this week one of my young female friends was sharing some of her frustrations about her mother-in-law. She related that as she prepared a …

Last evening I gave my daughter a big hug as she left to go home. We had spent most of a really pleasant day together—first …