Excitement for an upcoming vacation is sometimes overwhelming. This year, I finally checked off a bucket list item, visiting the place my father talked about so fondly for years. (The picture is of Denali.) He worked in Alaska surveying for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Topographic Division for nine different seasons, as he shared, because during …
As I came across the words “finding inner peace,” a light bulb went off in my head. This is a good topic for me at this time of my life. I’m not needy, but the older I get, the more little pieces I need to fit together and keep in order—especially if I want to …
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I’m anxious. I’m nervous. I’m excited. I pray I will be the grandmother God wants me to be to my soon-to-be-born grandson. I want to be there for my daughter and son-in-law. I love them both to the moon and back. So how can I love this grandson more? I know I will. My …
I never thought I would say I’ve been in the eye of a hurricane, but now I can. When you live on the Gulf Coast of Texas, it is something that should be in my vocabulary. It’s a major event, and from June 1st through November 30th, known as the Atlantic hurricane season, there are …
As I mature (“grow older”), this holiday in America, celebrated at the end of May, means more and more to me. I continue to meet men and women who have served in our armed forces and have lived to share their stories with others. My uncle, my dad’s older brother Jim, served during World …
This title refers to life being short – like slipping sand through the hourglass. Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to finish things? Well, I do, and quite often. I know that I don’t use my time wisely. I procrastinate with things I should accomplish today – thinking tomorrow will always be …
Having lived in various states during my childhood, I feel compelled to share some of the most captivating and memorable places in the U.S. These are places that could make for a beautiful summer vacation with your family. As most of you know, my family would move north in the summer to states like Montana, …
Remember the last time you had a good belly laugh? You found yourself rolling on the floor, almost peeing your pants, and pleading with the person who was making you laugh to stop! I remember about eight years ago (I can’t believe it has been that long) when my daughter showed me how to use …
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As we continue to age (Mom used to remind me – we either grow old or die), we must avoid the detours lurking over the hill or in the next valley. As I found out last year, suddenly, I hit a pothole (figuratively speaking), and I was at the mercy of a surgeon who gave …
Recently, I had time to contemplate this question and thought I would challenge my readers to think about where you find your place of solace. It could be anywhere you find peace and calm and happiness. While vacationing in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, I found one location that worked for me. I rose early (or should …