Tag: family
Washing, whitening quite the chore
Judith Sutherland's mother recalls the complicated process of doing laundry before electric appliances simplified the chore.
Thriftmas wishes
Kym Seabolt's family participation in Thriftmas — the challenge to buy second-hand, antique, gently used and thrifted items for Christmas.
The beautiful blessing of a new baby
Despite a lifetime of medical struggles, Judith Sutherland's son Cort welcomes his second child, a 7-pound baby girl.
A strong spirit who continues to inspire
Her grandmother's spirit was strong and bright enough to pass to Judith Sutherland her love of stories, children and dogs.
Life lessons learned from grandparents make us richer
Judith Sutherland remembers her grandparents as happy and resourceful people who had very little but were rich in all the ways that count.
Before and after moments
After her mother experiences a health scare, Kym Seabolt pauses to take stock of the circumstances and how fortunate she has been.
Make the time for joyful escapes
Judith Sutherland recalls a family vacation from earlier this year and ponders the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
Love remembered in family smiles and recipes
Sometimes love is realized in familiar smiles and meals from scratch. Julie Geiss shares the memories that recently resurfaced in her daily life.
An enormous spirit not to be forgotten
A joyful, larger-than-life, friend to all is how Judith Sutherland will forever think of her late brother-in-law, Dick Sutherland.
Find your own blue ribbon specialties
Kym Seabolt reminds readers why we need to make sure we keep up our "homemade" skills for the coming generations.
