The Great Outdoors has been calling me more than usual lately. As soon as the morning mist gives way to bright sunshine this is when all I want to do is put on my hat and sunglasses, grab a pick from my Summer Reads pile, pour myself a glass of iced tea, then head outContinue reading “Pure Enjoyment”
Category Archives: family
Growing Together
I can imagine how our neighbors felt. They sold their house and were ready to move on. Tying up loose ends they spent several weeks selling, donating, and rehoming household items. To make matters a little trickier, their next destination was not another house but the open road. Moving into their RV meant anything thatContinue reading “Growing Together”
Between Neighbors
I learned more about them during the pandemic and saw evidence in our neighborhood while on early morning walks. One house in particular often had children’s educational toys and games lined up on its corner wall. My first thought was that this family had set the items out hoping a passerby would claim them, muchContinue reading “Between Neighbors”
I Hear You
A while ago, I wrote about the pre-wedding advice I was given by my family and friends in my blog post Good Advice. Married for 35 years, our next anniversary is just a few months away. Something’s working! Before and thousands of times since we’ve said our I dos, I’ve been reminded of what isContinue reading “I Hear You”
Retire the word…please!
It’s not the concept that I mind. As a matter of fact, I’m enjoying it thoroughly. It’s the name, the term, really it’s the actual word that bothers me. Now I understand it originated in Europe in 16th century and is from the French word “retirer”. I know it was first used to describe “drawingContinue reading “Retire the word…please!”
Expecting the Unexpected
Every month brings special offerings. Symbolic Passover seders and sunrise Easter services are attended and celebrated this month. Earth Day is also observed with eco-friendly fairs and events. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, warmer temperatures and sunnier skies arrive calling us outside to play and engage in spring activities. Walking, hiking, and biking are justContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected”
The Power 9
Once upon a time, in five locations around the globe, people were living longer, healthier, and happier lives. Most were living about 10 years beyond their average life expectancy. And in those years, they were free from chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. They had no need to be concerned withContinue reading “The Power 9”
Heartfelt Prayers
When you’ve done something all your life, it can be hard to pinpoint when it all began. So, thinking way back, I must’ve been six or seven years old. That’s when once a week after school, I followed my older brother, Ray and walked along the dirt path from West Union Street to Columbus AvenueContinue reading “Heartfelt Prayers”
Practice Peace
We need more people like him, especially now. The person who was a champion for peace. The person who believed in making changes through non-violence. The person who practiced what he preached. Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States like we have for the last 40 years. This federal holidayContinue reading “Practice Peace”
What Matters Now
I planned to start my blog this year posting about the events I am looking forward to this January. I planned to tell you about my self-care experience that I engaged in last month. And I planned to relay what I’ve chosen for each month’s activities for 2026. But as the words of the late JohnContinue reading “What Matters Now”
A Journal Journey 