
Treasured Time with Family Visitors
This past weekend, my son and his wife visited from Brooklyn, New York. They are

This past weekend, my son and his wife visited from Brooklyn, New York. They are

Last week, I had cataract surgery on my right eye. The left eye is scheduled

My father used to tell me, “It never rains in the Pacific Northwest.” That was

When I was growing up, my mother regularly made pot roast because my father (a

My father used to tell me, “It never rains in the Pacific Northwest.” That was
I used to debate with myself whether I would rather be a recluse or a
When I was cleaning out my parents’ house last spring, I found an old doll.
Forty years ago today, September 4, 1979, I started working for Hallmark Cards. It was
Last Thursday I had a guest post over on A Writer of History, which is

Earlier this week, I went to a yoga class for the first time in a
It’s about time to start Christmas shopping, if the store windows are any gauge. Have
My husband is of the belief that I like gadgets. Some gadgets I do like.
I’ve known since I began writing this blog that there were stories I couldn’t (or
As I searched for a topic on the California Gold Rush to write about this

The Of Books and Nooks authors—all of whom are Kansas City area authors—are teaming up

It’s the middle of tax preparation season, a time of year I hate. I am
In my research into the California Gold Rush, I’ve read about prospectors who struck it
So much has changed in the twelve years since September 11, 2001. The security lines
My daughter came home for her birthday last week, and it was a delight to
I recently received a notice about my fortieth high school reunion this fall. Fortieth!!! How
I’ve started decorating for Christmas, which is the only season for which I do much