Tag Archives: family
Aunt Alice
When I was a kid, nothing created as much excitement as a visit from Aunt Alice. My mother, who was Aunt Alice’s much younger sister, would announce her impending visit sometime in the afternoon. And the countdown … Continue reading
Empty or Full?
That is the question…whether to unload the dishwasher…or to use the clean dishes as needed from the machine. What is it about unloading a dishwasher that strikes terror into the hearts of even the most fastidious of housekeepers? Is it … Continue reading
I’m Back!
As regular readers of this blog know, it’s been several weeks since I’ve posted anything new. I haven’t given up on the blog—it’s just that typing with the “hunt and peck method” using one hand is tiring. Why am I … Continue reading
My Brother Tommy
My brother Tommy died on March seventh. He was only 62 year of age—much too young to leave this earth. He battled cancer twice and had a heart valve replaced about 15 years ago. He survived all that, only … Continue reading
On Being a Widow
I am a widow now that my husband passed away. I don’t like the word widow. It conjures up images of old ladies in rolled black stockings shrouded in “widow’s weeds”—black clothes hanging off their backs. Women who no longer … Continue reading
Coping
We all have to cope with everyday irritants like traffic, weather, fickle friends, money issues and the general messiness of life. But sometimes, we are faced with monumental problems like serious illness, death and loss. There are many ways people … Continue reading
Hope
Hope is the thing with feathers — That perches in the soul — And sings the tune without the words — And never stops — at all By Emily Dickenson Be positive. You have to think positive. That advice … Continue reading
Thank God for TV
I doubt that the early pioneers who invented TV had any idea what an impact it would have. Children would be exposed to educational programs like Sesame Street; adults would partake of everything from wrestling matches to world class concerts. … Continue reading
I Get By With a Lotta Help …
Have you ever felt like you were born under a malevolent star? That’s how my life has felt lately. Between health crises, worries and concerns, it has been a year to remember and not in a good way. To frost … Continue reading
Holidays
We celebrated a wonderful Christmas with our daughter and her partner in California. Both families were invited to come and enjoy everything Christmas implies: family time, beautiful decorations, gift giving, fabulous food and togetherness. We baked and decorated Christmas … Continue reading