Birds 101
Throughout the year, I take great care to feed my variety of feathered friends. Summer is the busiest as many different species arrive in the spring and depart in autumn.…
Through Her Eyes
Ma passed away several years ago at the age of eighty-seven. I never called her mom, mother, mommy–just plain old Ma. She lived her life with a glass half-full, didn’t…
Before and After
After a rainy day high school soccer game, my grandniece returned home with a mud-stained uniform. Her family planned to leave immediately for a weekend soccer tournament. My niece called…
Baseball and Cookies
With baseball season in full swing, we’re packing our autos with outdoor chairs, water bottles, and wearing weather appropriate clothing to the games. My grandson plays on the freshman…
How Can We Help?
Guest post by my dear friend, Deb Gardner Allard, author. How Can We Help? We never know when our lives might be upended. One minute we’re running around at high…
From the Heart
A year or so ago, I received a handcrafted gift from a friend. It was most unexpected, but a gift I will always cherish. She spent hours creating a heart…
The Prize Box
For several years I kept a basket filled with prizes and treats on a table by my front door. When my grandchildren, nieces, nephew, or neighbor children would visit, I…
The Valentine Tree
My sister-in-law recently returned home from rehab and is receiving in-home therapy. Since therapy can last for several weeks or months, our family visits her on a regular basis. I…
The 5 W’s for Thriving in Winter
With this latest snowstorm and winter looking like we’ve still got a long way to go, I wanted to share an interesting post, “The 5 W’s for Thriving in Winter,”…
