Black and white in cat and dog fight
I found myself playing referee yesterday, standing in the middle of a cat and dog fight. The scrappers were not a dog and a cat, as you might suspect, but two humans with strong opinions on canine and feline superiority.
Being in the dark is sometimes best
It strikes me as a bit humorous that everything old has become new again in many segments of our society.
Few things harder than a goodbye
There are few things in life more difficult than saying that final goodbye. When my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly in 1997, my husband said the suddenness of his passing was difficult to grasp, and yet a blessing in its quickness.
‘Sounds’ of music better left alone
Every time I hear those opening lyrics, "the hills are alive with the sound of music" I feel compelled to stop what I am doing and sing along.
Tell the truth – especially to yourself
Tell the truth. Especially to yourself. This brief directive came to me by way of a gift from a co-worker, a book titled Lists to Live By.
Memories string together homes
Going through the motions of holiday decorating has felt very much like a grand finale to me as I prepare to pack up the contents of this home.
Walking in a winter waspy land
As Christmas nears, I have had the great joy of looking at this season through the eyes of a Southern friend.
Being famous can be annoying at times
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be famous? Just the other day, I was working at my coffee house job.
Hmmm… Farm and Dairy fits in a stocking, doesn’t it?
Time flies, as we know all too well. What I am realizing more and more is that there are interesting ways in which the passing of time is noticed and measured.
Giving thanks more than once a year
A wonderful little boy told me the other day, "It doesn't have to be Thanksgiving Day to say what you are thankful for.
