When Liesl Came, Our World Changed
It’s been a year – a year of seeking new pathways, learning new patterns of living, and new schedules. Thad and I have had to adjust to taking care of something other than ourselves again.
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The Spirit of Fourth
This Independence Day finds us coming out from under the Pandemic where many lost their lives and those that have survived are changed forever. There is much divisiveness within our nation separating us from what
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Celebrate with Food
Fourth of July is a time of celebrating everything that is good about our country and I can think of no better way to celebrate than with food. Here are a few recipes to help
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The Father’s in My Life
My biological father was an interesting, energetic, well-educated man with many God given talents. He was charismatic, had a talent for writing, acting and could sell you your least favorite car if you gave him
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I Know I’m Old When the Car Knows More Than I Do
Its official, I am old. When my electronics can do more than I, it’s a for sure. We recently purchased a new car and it was like learning to drive all over again. Everything is
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Oops! I Lied
Habits or addictions are a tough thing to break. Researchers say that it can take 10 weeks or longer to break a habit. And then one day, you decide you will have just one cookie
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Scar Collection
Many people are collectors. Penelope Cruz collects hangers – 500 different types. Reese Witherspoon collects vintage linens and embroidered pieces. Lou Ferrigno from The Incredible Hulk collects Beanie Babies and Tom Hanks has more than
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The Perks of Being Old
I’ve been feeling my age this last week and I knew what I needed to do. I could dwell on what I couldn’t do or find and enjoy what I could do. I could either
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Life after Caregiving
Your life as a caregiver has been consumed with caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual life of someone you loved. But now your caregiving days are over, hopefully, because they have been restored to
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The Dichotomy of a Life – A Tribute to My Mother
My mother was born into a privileged life, having a chauffeur, cooks, maids and nannies, with summers in Italy, beautiful homes in Long Island, NY and Florida, apartments in San Remo and Manhattan. Yet her
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Turning Sour into Sweet
With all this talk about turning lemons into something more than pain, I have been looking at my recipes and found this one to be so delicious that I could eat the whole loaf myself!
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What’s the Take-Away from a Season of Lemons?
My friend has just come out of a season of lemons. You know, when medical mayhem takes over your life, leaving you breathless, hurting, and exhausted. She is my “Buddy” and we have known each
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