Twas the Night Before . . .

Embracing Life Continues! Twas the night before Friday and all through the house, everyone was sleeping except me.  The next day was meant to be easier with a later morning start so I sat and I read late into the night.  I finally reclined into a comfy position with...

Losing Sight or Regaining It?

It was a rainy and dark evening as I left my daughter’s home for the first time.  I had traveled there in the daylight, but now the rain was a coming down so fast that the wipers on my little red Jeep had to struggle just to keep up with the intense jets of water.  I...

To Love or Be Loved

This tree is located next to our garage. When it was young it was traumatized by a wind and snowstorm.  Where it is split actually was  bent onto the ground.  My husband was convinced he could save it and with a couple of bungee cords stood it up again.    That...

Reality 101

Several years ago I bought a bear dressed up a monk.   He’s pretty big and  heavy for one person to move around.  I managed to get him into my car with the help of a brawny teenager, but when I got home it was a different scene.  No healthy muscle man was available to...

Remember When?

The first train ride I remember was at the age of 4. My dad lifted me onto the step and followed me aboard. I remember the train being high, the smell of the engines, and how fast it was moving.  It would be one of many trips from Chicago to the suburbs in my...

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