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,...

Hanging it out to dry

August 31, 2010
http://www.artifolio.com/nancynashed/gallery/artwork/&up_id=2716I've got a clothesline.Yes, amidst all the high tech clutter of my life, I now dry some of my clothes...

Prince Charming for the 21st century

August 30, 2010
Back in the day, every girl's mom wanted her to marry a doctor or a lawyer. Ok, maybe not every mom, but many.Their idea of a more practical prince in the...

House update

August 30, 2010
We passed. It's the right decision."Rest of our lives" is a very long time to live with things that would make life more difficult.On to the next...

Downsizing, rightsizing: a rose by any other name

August 30, 2010
We found a house. And now, decision time. Do you remember these?Sometimes, I wish the process of deciding could be as easy as simply using whatever these are called....

"Christians." In quotes.

August 29, 2010
There are "Christians,"then there are followers of Jesus. Someone named Gary posted that response to something on Facebook and I couldn't stop thinking about it.A...

August 29, 2010
There's nothing as beautiful as an open heart, one of compassion and unconditional love. We certainly don't see much of it in the polarized politics of the day. And the...

Have mercy on us and on the whole world

August 29, 2010
It's hard to be Roman Catholic these days. Almost indefensible, in fact. But as an ethnic Catholic, well, I just have no choice. It's what I am. Like a Jew's a Jew, I'm...

Secret agent, Facebook-style

August 29, 2010
My husband isn't the social media type.First, he's only social in person. And second, he isn't all that interested in what other people are doing every second. In fact,...

Partners in crime

August 28, 2010
Writers love lyrics. When they work--combined with music and just the right voice--it's magic. Such is the case with Home, done by David Byrne and Brian Eno.I love...

Antebellum cerebellum*

August 28, 2010
My brain sneezed last week: 1. If I'd had a child, would I have been as neurotic as I am with Riley? I know for sure I'd feel the same kind of overwhelming love.2. I'm...

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