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. …
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Where’s the Meat?
Decades ago, a spry senior citizen wisecracked, “Where’s the Beef?!” in a Wendy’s commercial and the catchphrase caught fire. Now with COVID-19 rampaging through meat …
Read More »Coping in Chaos
Grabbing a cart, I made my way through the crowded aisles. I aimlessly strolled through the store, choosing fresh produce and items on my grocery …
Read More »Choosing Faith, Not Fear
I don’t fear dying. I just don’t want to run out of toilet paper. It seems absurd to read it that way, but that was …
Read More »I Don’t Want to Forget
Opening up America again is looming on the horizon. Many states have implemented stages in which people get back to work, and people everywhere can …
Read More »Dinnertime During COVID
Family dinnertime in our home has become a sacred ritual. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and feeding my family. These days when there is less to …
Read More »My Daughter and COVID
When I first learned of Covid-19, I, like many Americans, didn’t pay much mind. I had seen the news stories about the virus plaguing China …
Read More »Concerned About My Son
I am concerned about my son during this pandemic. Oh he’s totally unaware of what is going on and is as happy as can be …
Read More »Getting Through It
One of the most often heard questions as we muddle our way through the pandemic is “How are you making it?” One of my pat …
Read More »My Corona Vacation
“You aren’t ‘stuck’ at home. You’re ‘safe’ at home. Mindset matters.” On March 23, I had a job and went to work, even as others …
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