Do you know everything about your mother? My sisters and I had a conversation with our mother around the kitchen table. The topic was spring cleaning. “Wow, Mom! You made us do so much work every spring. It was silly. We’re glad we don’t have to do that any more.” “You don’t know how hard … More Do You Know Everything? Part 2
It is good for different generations to consider another point of view. Things can be learned from each other. It was my turn to help in the church nursery. A baby cried because she needed a diaper change. As I lifted the baby onto the changing table, the young mother in charge of the nursery … More Do You Know Everything?
Six a.m. I yawned. We were newlyweds and it was Valentine’s Day. Even though it was my day off, I wanted to do something nice for my husband before his twenty-four hour shift. While I made breakfast, the radio blared with love songs. The DJ said something about Valentine’s Day tributes for the next few … More Valentine Wake-Up Call
It’s that time of year when many of us are out looking for gifts. I’d like to offer some ideas to give people whose health is compromised. These ideas don’t have to cost a lot. *Offer a specific food treat. Ask about their food preferences. If you know the specific tastes of your friend, then … More Gifts to Cheer
Several years ago, I began my daily tradition to look for and find gratitude as part of my morning time with God. I highly recommend the practice of gratefulness in/for small and large things. In the midst of my extra struggles this year, I also look for things to make me smile. Here is an … More Thanksgiving Wishes for 2022
“How do you deal with it? You always have a smile on your face,” my friend said. Those of you who regularly read my blog know that I have cancer in my bones. Our bones do not like cancer. Pain is how they complain. Several years ago we knew a man who suffered through chronic … More Humor & Cancer
When I was a kid . . . Do you hate it when adults start their stories like this? Believe it or not, we did actually do fun things. And we did those fun things without computers. On long summer days all the neighborhood kids brought a towel or blanket or sheet to the designated … More What Do You See?
The week of June 20th I wrote about the World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, California. Nearly every summer I try to give readers ideas in the category of: Adventures at Home. Summers can sometimes drag on. My kids always looked for creative adventures at home to enjoy. With Adventures at Home in mind, I … More Dog Drawings
The April Fools painting above by Norman Rockwell appeared on the Saturday Evening Post cover April 3, 1943. It has 43 mistakes or fooleries. Enjoy a bit of fun to celebrate April Fools. Below are some game ideas: *Try to spot all 43 items before you look at the link. *To play the game with … More April Fools
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