Tag: family
Earned wisdom: Learning when it is time to let go
Life is full of challenging situations, but finding peace requires surrendering our illusions of control. From laughing at life's craziness to retreating to the barn for a dose of fresh perspective, explore these heartfelt reflections on learning how to travel light.
The best fishing partners have a wagging tail —and a closed...
From learning when to keep his "beak shut" about secret honey holes to mastering the classic fish story, Jim Abrams reflects on a lifetime of angling. Discover why human partners often talk too much, and why a loyal dog makes the ultimate, trustworthy fishing companion.
Meal time should be an important part of family time
From the strict rules of the Great Depression to today’s busy schedules, a look at how family mealtime has evolved and why gathering at the table still matters.
Into hot water
A broken water heater sparks memories, laughter and gratitude as one couple looks back on 29 years of old-house quirks, family and the joys of hot water.
Tackling a Midwest corn maze
A family’s first corn maze adventure turns into a funny fall memory filled with wrong turns, warm sunshine and a valuable left-hand vs. right-hand lesson.
Gathering together keeps our family connections alive
A family reunion recalls a Depression-era tale of a boy, his grandmother’s ruined hat and the lasting threads that tie generations together through memory.
Hauling memories and dreams in a little wagon
Aaron Dodds unearths decades of family memories and love, recalling the story of a forgotten wooden wagon that was rescued from a briar-covered hill.
Summer: A wonderful time to make new memories
Judith Sutherland hopes you take the time to remember summers past and make today one filled with glorious times to recall when the cold winds blow.
The everyday often isn’t every day
Alan Guebert recalls spending time with his six grandparents, and the unique way they were celebrated in his family.
A really small gang
Kym Seabolt thinks her family should come with some sort of warning or disclaimer: “We are more than family. We are like a really small gang.”
