It was Sunday. It was raining. I had two jars of homemade spaghetti sauce left from last summer’s bounty. A perfect day as any to …
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At the Table
We don’t think twice about tables. They are a simple part of our decor. We keep them in homes, parks, restaurants and many other places. …
Read More »Home Again
One particular November day, my son Michael and I had taken his old 1976 pick-up to the wooded lot in back of our home to …
Read More »Homesick
The first time I spent a night alone away from my parents, I slept at my grandparents’ house about 10 miles from home. I remember …
Read More »The Gift of Ciara
Ciara was our first baby, born during the lazy days of summer when hopes were high and dreams weaved themselves into the fabric of our …
Read More »Understanding Your Child
A friend once admitted that his two children were so different from each other that he actually found it difficulty to “like” both of them …
Read More »Winners and Losers
We’re planning a short family vacation with children, grandchildren and a sibling. During a trip to the beach or at holidays, we sometimes play some …
Read More »People Matter
If it weren’t for people, we wouldn’t be here. We came from people; were raised by them and have learned to identify certain ones as …
Read More »Go Clean Your Room!
If you are a mom, you have said it a million times, “Go clean your room!” It is a rare mother who gives birth to …
Read More »Being Together
My grandma had flown across the country to spend a few weeks with my family, and I was excited to show her the beauty of …
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