Thinking About Mothers
Hallmark Holiday? I’ve been thinking a lot about mothers this week. I know that not everyone likes the idea of special days for different categories of people. Some people think our annual recognition of mothers is nothing but an overly-commercial “Hallmark Holiday.”...
Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales: My Journey to Oz, Episode 6
Victoria The Greenhouse Backpacker’s Hostel is in a high rise building in the center of Melbourne. My first challenge, tired as I was, was hoisting my roller bag up ten steps to the elevator. A sign on the door told me that Reception was on the 6th floor. When...
Easter Egg Hunt for Toddlers
Planning an Egg Hunt for Littles In the Christian tradition, Easter is the symbol of renewal. I embrace Easter traditions as a way to help me emerge from the lethargy of winter. Four years ago I created a space for tiny flowers and fairies in my back garden, and...
Following My Own Advice
A New Role for Grandma Since New Years’ Eve 2016 I have been in San Diego, living with my son and daughter-in-law and caring for their first child, my youngest granddaughter, while they work. Meeting the needs of an infant is taxing physically and emotionally. ...
Gratitude Tree
Make a Gratitude Tree Next Thanksgiving At our family Thanksgiving gathering we made a Gratitude Tree. Earlier in the day my five year old granddaughter had painted the trunk of the tree on a piece of poster paper I had rolled up and carried to San Diego in my...
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