The End of Winter Four
Remember when John Lennon said, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans”? Hubby and I made plans to be home this weekend. I’d reserved a table at a spring craft fair on Saturday, but life interfered. Other duties took precedence. I have no animosity about it. It just happened that way. We will […]
Sunshine with the Rain
This past week seemed like a month long. Dealing with aging parents is never fun but moving them into a care facility is harder, especially when one of them doesn’t want to go. I don’t like feeling like the villain in a story, but I did this week; however, I also know it’s what’s best […]
Gifts for Your Children
I’m dealing with aging parents, and in particular, one obstinate parent. My mother has dementia and cannot make decisions about much of anything. My dad is the mule-headed one. His mind is starting to go bad, but because he’s the one with the most mental capacity of the two, he’s making the decisions for both […]
My Old Friends
Old friends are some of my greatest blessings. When I refer to “old friends,” I’m not talking about their ages. I’m talking about how long we’ve known each other, like since childhood. Long-term friendships are amazing because the relationships get sweeter as the years go by. The best part of having old friends is the […]
I Made the Leap
A poet friend from home called the other day. We had a great conversation about what we were doing. One of the topics of our visit reminded me of a strange message that came to me when I was still wondering whether becoming a writer was even possible. I had so many doubts. It seemed […]
The Power of Words
Someone online once asked the question “Can words cause anger?” To me it was a duh-question. Who doesn’t know words can cause anger, especially when they’re spoken in anger? I replied that words have the power to cause anger, hurt, and confusion, but they also have the power to soothe, comfort, and encourage. Our words […]
The End of the Year
Where 2025 went, I don’t know. I certainly flew by fast and I’m left wondering is 2026 going to be that way? Hubby and I are late in getting to our winter home this year due to meetings, sickness, and doctor appointments. They are mostly over with now so we’re in the midst of finalizing […]
Late Fall Leads to Winter
By this time of year, Hubby and I are usually nestled in Texas, avoiding the snow and ice of South Dakota. This year is different. Our aging bodies decided to rebel this fall and drove us to schedule doctor appointments, physical therapy, and other remedies to fight off the aches and pains. We are finding […]