Thanksfulness: An Essential Life Skill

Thanksfulness: An Essential Life Skill

Every morning, before I even get out of bed, I spend time saying, ‘thank you.’ Those of you who have to dance to the tune of an alarm clock may rightfully suggest that I should first be thankful that I’m retired and have the luxury of a slow start. I am. I first look...
Always Learning

Always Learning

Over the past couple of days, I’ve had the privilege of taking care of my youngest two grandchildren, first the six-year-old, J, who assured me that he will be seven in March, and then the five-year-old, E. Those of you who are grandparents will know they were...
Thanksgiving Giggles

Thanksgiving Giggles

It’s Thanksgiving, the day when families around America gather to enjoy each other’s company, feast on turkey, and maybe, like us, add a few more stories to their repertoire. Here follows a few of my favorite Thanksgiving stories. They may not have been funny at...
Marriage and Partnership

Marriage and Partnership

My husband, Richard, and I have been married since 1979. That’s a long time! I’m reminded of when we began dating. His boss at the time said, “Well, you guys are so different that it’ll either be a huge success or a disaster.” It’s been both. But, at this point, I...
Letter from an Older Woman

Letter from an Older Woman

You’ve seen them. Those signs that say, “Bless this mess,” or something like that. And, of course, we all know that a bit of mess can feel homey, comfortable. I never mind seeing stuff out when I visit someone, mainly because it’s not my...
The Educational Value of Homeschooling

The Educational Value of Homeschooling

In a month or so, I will attend the Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV) 2025 convention as a workshop speaker and vendor. I’ll teach about writing a book and sell my books. But that’s not what I want to write about now. To do that, I need to go back in...