Most of today’s news is of the “wars and rumors of wars” variety. However, there are occasional bursts of hope, even where the odor of …
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When I Grow Up
One would think a lady who is approaching 60 years old would be pretty established in her career and may even be considering retirement. Well, …
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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 …
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You could have heard a pin drop in the auditorium. All eyes were on the stage where Ken was standing. All ears were listening to …
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How many times have I signed a letter or an email or a birthday card that way? I wouldn’t even attempt to count. Even though …
Read More »Living Life to the Fullest
I love life and living. I love my life. It’s not that I haven’t faced challenges before. It’s not that I haven’t had sad or …
Read More »Stranger at the Door?
One fall day on a Saturday morning in our small Midwestern town our doorbell rang. Opening the door I was surprised to see our college …
Read More »My Messy Spouse
Like many young women in the first years of marriage I had expectations of a lifestyle that included the things of my dreams. At the …
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Was that snowstorm my fault? When everything closed shop and we were told to stay home, I told my niece that I’m treating it as …
Read More »My Addicted Brother
It had been many years since I’d married and moved to the other side of the country with my husband and little boys. Now I …
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