Another Busy Time
This past week and a half have been a whirlwind of activities that kept me running (figuratively, not literally). I said yes too many times and paid for it. The South Dakota Festival of Books is a very large event where over a hundred writers from all over are invited to speak and sell their […]
Hubby’s Hobby
Do you know what geocaching is? It’s a recreational activity where you tap into a billion-dollar satellite system to get GPS coordinates to hunt for hidden objects. Those objects can be as small as the end of your pinkie to as big as an ice cooler. Geocaches are hidden all over the world under logs, […]
Some Days Are That Way
It’s one of those days when my brain is sluggish and doesn’t feel like writing. While it may be a sign of aging, it may just be I’m lazy. Once I get set down at my desk, the computer between my ears perks up, and I get a few things done. I keep plugging along, […]
My Mom
Today is Mother’s Day and like all of you, I appreciate my mom. Her whole life, she’s been the quiet one that works hard in the background. Her main chore was providing food for her family and whoever else walked through her door. She always had a big garden and spent many hours out there […]
I Love Spring
Spring is my favorite time of year. Everything that was brown and dull suddenly comes back to life. The bright colors and smells of blooms awaken the senses after the winter’s sleep. People spend more time outside of their houses and spread their arms to welcome the warmth of sunshine. The whole world recolors itself […]
Time with Mom and Dad
I spent part of last week with my parents. They’re aging very quickly, but don’t tell them they’re old because they don’t like it. Never mind that by the end of June, they’ll both be in their 90s. They seem more feeble with each visit, especially my dad, but don’t tell him I said that. […]
It’s 2025!
I admit it. I’m old. I remember the old cartoons, comic books, and TV shows talking about futuristic stuff in the 21st century. It seemed impossibly far away. But here it is, 2025. It sounds like something from a book rather than being on the calendar. We enjoyed a quiet Christmas with Daughter and Son-in-law […]
Difficult Times
For me, this past week was difficult. Difficult is a relative term, meaning something different to everyone. For me, a lot of things went awry, and my mom was in the hospital. Being so far away, I rely on my siblings to keep me in the loop on her and my dad’s conditions. I feel […]