• I’m somewhat fascinated by folks who choose a word as a focus for their year. Not because I question the validity of it–it’s a [...]

  In A Word–Or Not

  January 4, 2018
• This past weekend, we had a retreat with the women who are participating in our program this year. Content, crafts and conversation. The three [...]

  In A Word

  November 6, 2017
• My husband’s aunt was a fastidious lady. Today she’d be called a germaphobe. Each night she’d clean her kids’ toys with [...]

  The New Three-Second Rule

  February 19, 2015
• Music has always been a big part of my life. I can neither sing nor play an instrument. I tried piano at an oldish young age and had no patience [...]

  Do You Hear What I Hear?

  December 18, 2014

• I have a knack for saying what I think. On the surface that sounds laudable. Words associated with such forthrightness are genuine, open, honest. [...]

  Pickles and Pie

  October 10, 2013