Let us remember it, every moment

June 15, 2026
No one in these senior years is immune to thoughts that attempt to make meaning of the lives we've lived. And as usual, a recent episode of the television show, Call the Midwife, has evoked those kinds of deep thoughts. As children on the show made time capsules (and yes, some of the adults,...

Pat downs

November 22, 2010
Sometimes I think we have taken leave of our...

Make an online gingerbread house

November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving Week. That means kids and grandkids will be home from school and of course, you'll want some fun things to do with them, right? Maybe the weather's turned...

We dream

November 21, 2010
Ah, the femininity of white tulle and delicate silk flowers. The beautiful full skirt in this evocative photo could be part of a charming wedding dress or perhaps, a...

Breathe again – Sara Bareilles

November 21, 2010
Car is parked,bags are packed,but what kind of heartdoesn't look backAt the comfortable glowfrom the porch,the one I will still call yours?All those words came undoneand...

Have some fun today

November 20, 2010
Go have some fun, today.Yes, I know the house needs cleaning, shopping must be done, the washing machine's waiting to be loaded.Leave it.Do it later.Joy's waiting.And...

Sharp pencils & friendship

November 20, 2010
What does it mean to be a friend?It's a simple recipe, for me. The only two ingredients are unconditional love and lots of laughter.My posse of fabulous girlfriends...

The lesson of hummingbirds

November 19, 2010
Sweet, delicate little creatures, aren't they? But they're tough little things, with lifespans of up to 10 years. So tough that the Aztecs wore hummingbird talismans...

Sing out!

November 19, 2010
Curly Girl Designs makes perfect cards. Find some!No matter what our troubles,there is always something to sing about.The holidays are the perfect time to remind...

Loving the fairy tale

November 18, 2010
Cuppa? Handsome Prince William has chosen the lovely future Queen Catherine as his bride and memorabilia's already in British shops. {Cuppa tea, anyone? Stitch?...

Neighborly

November 17, 2010
When I was a kid, we lived in a sprawling, red brick ranch on top of a hill in a suburban tract with no outlet. Yep. There it is. The tract, one of many built in the...

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