Monthly Archives: May 2023

This weekend is a time of memories–a memorial for those who have gone before us.  We honor those who served our country in the military to preserve our freedoms.  We honor our ancestral family for their commitment to preserving our … Continue reading →

Who knew that pumpkin pie was brown and not white? Maybe you see where I’m going with this… Does anyone NOT smother their piece of pumpkin pie in Cool Whip? Isn’t that the first thing you ask for when the … Continue reading →

We awaken today to thoughts of Memorial Day, of those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.   So many words have been said, so many speeches given, there is little I could add.  Yet one quote struck me this … Continue reading →

        Have you ever sold a car on your own, or perhaps a couch, or even a home and added the tag line…,” as is?” Whatever condition your item is, you are not repairing or refurbishing it first, you are selling … Continue reading →

I am certain I learned all about Pentecost when I was in confirmation  a “few” years ago and I do remember the reason and the basics. I have been celebrating it for years through words and songs,  but I didn’t … Continue reading →

When wondering out loud this morning about a topic for this week’s blog, my husband suggested the “squirrel on the rail.” Huh? Really? What was he talking about? Rich and I are sincere baseball fans. We love to watch games … Continue reading →

The British series “Call the Midwife” tells stories of a group of midwives–some Anglican nuns and some district nurses–working in a poor section of London in the 1950s and 60s. In one episode Nurse Noakes is in turmoil because her … Continue reading →

When I was a child, I loved to hear stories either told to me or read to me. My favorite story was “The Little Engine that Could”.  The little train engine had to climb a large hill that seemed to … Continue reading →

Thanks to my wife Debbie, I got into volunteering for the MDA telethon. As a little girl, she had proudly brought a contribution into the TV studio. As adult helpers, we did all kinds of odd jobs on Labor Day. … Continue reading →

This past weekend we enjoyed a family get-together.  We were celebrating several birthdays, an anniversary, and a high school graduation.   Now what to write on the cake for an event like that?  Well, I chose just plain “Happy . . … Continue reading →