I had a full morning schedule last Thursday, the first Thursday of May. First off, it was National Day of Prayer and our community traditionally has a prayer breakfast. Every year I fight with myself over whether or not to go because, well, it’s at 7:00 AM and it’s no secret that I’m not a…
You Won’t Remember
I spent the last three days at a scrapbook retreat. It has been a long time since I’ve been to a scrapbooking retreat. In fact, the last retreat I attended was delightfully interrupted by the unexpected early arrival of our first grandchild just over two years ago. I had forgotten how much I enjoy the…
The Unseen Tragedy – Fear
Four months. It’s been just four months since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT and the nation is reeling once again in the wake of the senseless violence last week at the Boston Marathon. I think it’s left all of us wondering where in the world we can be safe? When…
Where’s the Waiter?
We stopped at a fast food spot for lunch the other day. Though normally I try to eat a little bit healthier than that, sometimes it’s just a necessary part of life when traveling from one spot to another. I mean, when you’re trying to get to your grandchildren, slowing down to eat at a…
I Choose Joy
This was not an easy weekend. I spent most of my hours struggling with some new health information. It’s not life threatening, and hopefully not permanent, but it does present some challenges. The issue is not the purpose of this blog, and since I’ve heard that you can consider someone old when they start publicly…