Life Notes

While reading in a devotional book, I came across some of the philosophy of Rabbi Edwin Friedman, who was also a specialist in family systems. …

For the past nine weeks, I have been very busy caring for my new puppy. It had been almost 16 years since we had a …

We often visit several local parks as a special adventure for our car-ride-loving dog. All three of us need the walks when we arrive, and …

It’s so easy to get jaded about men. Especially those men who don’t live up to our expectations for leadership, commitment, fairness or doctrine. I …

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, …

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 …