• It’s January 7, and our Christmas tree is still up. It’s not artificial; it’s very real. Was once very alive. We’ve had [...]

  Holding Tightly; Releasing Eventually

  January 7, 2019
• When I think of celebrations, I imagine happy chatter, friendly smiles, light-hearted decorations, and great food. A time to gather to honor [...]

  When A Celebration Isn’t A Party

  November 1, 2018
•   I love bread. Fresh bread, right out of the oven, has a smell all its own. It floats through the air, teasing my nose, tantalizing my [...]

  Didn’t See That One Coming

  July 26, 2018
• So many great activities. So little time. Because of serious FOMO issues, I hate missing out on anything fun. But at a time of year when there [...]

  The Harmony Of Community

  December 11, 2017

• I’d done this before. Many times. Some things never change. Soccer tournaments in another city. A weekend in a hotel filled with players in [...]

  Nothing New With Deja Vu

  August 28, 2017