Feather Dusters
“Honey, where’s your feather duster?” Say, what? I was in the hospital after the birth of my daughter, and Mom was holding down the fort...
My Faith Has Been Hijacked
My Christianity has been hijacked. I hesitate to identify myself as “Christian,” without adding an adjective: “Progressive Christian.”...
Something Stupid
It’s another “something stupid” story. That’s what my friends and I say when we have an “I can’t believe I did that” moment. This time,...
Becoming an Older Person
Someday all of us will be elderly. What kind of role models do you have for this phase in life? Being 70 years old kind of sneaks up on...
I Used to Know How to Cook
I used to know how to cook. Recently, procedures that used to be second nature have not turned out well…in fact, they have been...
Tee Ball Lessons
If you think “Tee Ball” is not very challenging, it’s quite a surprise to see the learning that takes place. My granddaughter played her...
What's the Big Deal?
Adult children can be very insensitive, that’s all I have to say. You won’t believe this, but the son of my close friend posted on Face...
Juan Peron and Billy Clark
“Never say the name, ‘Peron,’ even as a joke,” my father warned his four children. He had been assigned to the Consular office in Buenos...
Lessons Learned (the hard way)
I am actually a very frugal person. For example, at my favorite grocery store you bring your own bags and pack your own groceries. Why...
Is It I, Lord?
Imagine spending three years learning from Jesus. Then, imagine at the Passover supper, Jesus says, “One of you will betray me.” One by...
