Do you have people in your life whose friendship you value above others? What makes their friendship so important to you? I have several friends that are so significant to me that I would not want ... READ the POST
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What Do You Collect?
I’m a collector. I refuse to call it ‘hoarding’. It isn’t ‘hoarding’, is it, if you only keep things that have meaning? Is it? I don’t think so. I mean, I don’t keep gum wrappers, or worn-out ... READ the POST
Have You Ever Taken a One-and-a-Half-Year-Old to the Beach?
When Middle Granddaughter was a baby, her parents moved away for a short period of time. When they decided to transfer back closer to home, my husband and I went to help. By ‘help’, I mean we took ... READ the POST
A Man Who Cooks
I finally made it to the end of the long, sloping path. On the top of the hill, a small camp had been set up: a tent, sleeping bag, assorted camping equipment. But no Sam. Where was he? I thought ... READ the POST
Being a Good Example
When my oldest four grandchildren were small, I owned commercial greenhouses. Needless to say, the kids were on site a lot. They actually loved being there because they could run and play up and ... READ the POST
What Are You Giving Up For Lent?
Let me preface this by saying that my personal views on what Lent is all about may not strictly agree with what many mainstream religious organizations teach. This is not about saying my way is ... READ the POST