I just returned from a trip to Scotland with my husband, daughter and son-in-law. We made enough memories to last a lifetime and it was all because of who we were with — each other. … More With, It’s A Powerful Word
It’s that time again—time to go through my “treasures” and purge. I’ve done it before, several times. Hopefully, I won’t have to do it much more. I made it a goal at the beginning of the year to go through my entire house, and I got off to a good start. I even spent a … More Why A Change Is Motivating Me To Let Go Of Things
Does anyone else miss the carefree days of summer? You know, sitting on the beach next to the shore listening to Casey Kasem’s Top 40 on your radio, reading the latest Nancy Drew mystery in a hammock, or biking around the neighborhood with your friends. Ahhh, I miss the innocence of summers past. A Lesson … More How My Mom Made Summers Fun
The Last Sunday Of July The last Sunday in July always finds me feeling nostalgic. It’s the last day of our family’s big reunion in Cairo, Georgia. It’s the day everyone heads back to their homes, spreading out like a dot of paint in a drop of water. My husband and I headed north after … More Why the Last Weekend of July Always Makes Me Nostalgic
My husband’s cousin shared a humorous travel quote with us a few years ago. He and his wife are avid travelers, as are his sister and her husband. I’m not sure where he found the quote, but it makes you think. In your 60s, it’s go, go, go. In your 70s, it’s slow, slow, slow. … More Four Reasons Why Our Spring European Cruise Was Spectacular
I knew it was coming. It was just a matter of time. I told my husband it was coming and that it would be a game-changer when it did. The “it” happened last Friday when my phone dinged with a text from our son. “Leo asked me if Grams and Grandaddy were coming to farm … More How One Simple Question Could Become A Game Changer In My Life
My husband and I just celebrated our forty-first wedding anniversary. Wow! Forty-one years! How did that happen? Our golden anniversary is less than a decade away. We had a quiet celebration, a shared strawberry shortcake from a local produce stand, since we are leaving on a cruise in just a few days. I’ve been reminiscing … More Why The Number 23 Is So Significant To Me
What a way to spend a Monday. (Kind of like the Monday a few weeks ago when I had to report for jury duty.) Monday Morning Blues I was still feeling the effects of a disappointing weekend when my husband dropped me off for my scheduled MRI. There was nothing wrong. They just wanted to … More How A Kind Word Can Change The Day
What do I do next? That’s a question that’s on my mind right now. I’ve got some huge holes in my life right now: a book project wrapped up, and I’ve lost my parents; my kids and grandkids are hundreds of miles off. How do I fill in the gaps? There are so many possibilities. … More How To Fill In The Gaps When There Are So Many Interesting Possibilities
Has anyone ever accused you of something you know you didn’t do? I have, and I have learned an important lesson from the experience. It all started the first weekend of February. A Weekend Together When you live in an empty nest, and your children and grandchildren live hundreds of miles away from you, you … More How A Broken Microwave Made Me Rethink My Reaction To False Accusations
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