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Yesterdays & Tomorrows
None of us know our future – notta one of us. This is a strange pill for me to swallow, since I am a planner by design, by habit and even by profession. Rows and columns fill my days. However…there is this “other side” – the one that is an inveterate dreamer and desires to fly by the seat of…
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Haven in my Heart
Driving out of DFW on a Friday afternoon is a cross between Kamikaze and Bumper Cars. Traffic moves at a hectic pace – and then suddenly comes to a skittering halt. Such it was when I headed out of “Dodge” on Friday afternoon. Thankfully, I was able to leave a little early so I wasn’t in the heat of the…
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Smells Like Home
I love it when I have time to play in the kitchen. Next to writing, I suppose it is my favorite pastime. Growing up in Michigan had its share of frosty days. There were times when the snow would drift, covering the lower half of the driveway, which curved like a horseshoe. That left only one way in and out.…
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From the Swings
So many things in my head today – many about Mom and Dad. I suppose it’s because in a few days Mom will have been gone for four years. Rather than be sad, I would like to celebrate her life. I know Papa won’t be jealous. In fact, I’m quite sure he will join my little memory party. For starters,…
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October & Cider
It is the season of harvest moons, crickets singing and leaves changing. Growing up in Michigan, it was also apple cider weather. The cider mills, particularly Goodison, was a wonderful jaunt on a Saturday afternoon. I was thrilled to see it is still open. If you are anywhere nearby, please go – it will not disappoint! It was about half…
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A Turning Point
It was a beautiful autumn day. One where the sun seems to fire the burnished leaves with hidden light. The sky was as blue as a sapphire, and the temperature just cool enough to encourage exploration. This day marked a turning point, had she but known it. It was the first time in her entire life where she had been,…
