The Cardinal
When I was child, my mother loved to attract birds. We lived in the country on a lake in central Minnesota. She had a couple of bird...
The Glove
The actor stands center stage facing stage right a with tight spotlight. A tan fleck 1950s suitcase is placed on the stage next to him. A...
Seeing Clearly
If you are not familiar with soft contact lenses, they are a wonderful option over wearing glasses for those of us who are vision...
In the Valley
“Well, blue skies and hillsides feel so far away. And I wrote in my notebook that I’ve seen better days than the ones as of late....
God’s Presence
“It is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelet in the pan for the love of God.” – Brother Lawrence In the...
Warmer Temps
My husband and I recently visited the lovely city of Charleston SC. He was attending a conference. I was able to tag along and enjoy the...
The Only Constant is Change
A number of years ago, the company for which I was working was facing a buyout. For many of the employees this was quite disconcerting....
Mars the Interview Dog
On a recent visit with family my step daughter referred to her dog as “Mars The Interview Dog”. She had been telling us about the...
A Word for the Year
As the new year begins I often choose a word for the year. More often than not I have forgotten what I chose by the middle of March! This...