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...

The Consequence of Innocent Decisions

We all are enticed to the wrong things, but may start out with the right intentions.   Many years ago, I recall cutting flowers from our garden.  They were lovely, deep colored fuchsia peonies from our garden.  Oh, how fragrant and beautiful! I cut the stems, shook...

Be Not Afraid!

Well it was a beautiful Sunday morning.  The radio was playing in the background as I chopped some veggies.   I planned on cooking and catching up on projects around the house.  It would be a calm and quiet day. I had on my regular weekly cooking show turned on in the...

Kindness is contagious; help spread it!

Kindness comes in various forms.  Back in 1982, my mother and father were both extremely ill.  I had a wonderful neighbor who would run over to watch our children on a minutes notice so I could run to the hospital or care for emergencies.  She helped me when my mom...

3 Ways to Celebrate Life

1.    Integrate family fun into your day.   Today was the day to carve pumpkins.    A little ingenuity and imagination got us all geared up for the adventure.   Here two granddaughters took time for a hug while we continued to clean out the pumpkins.   The house was...

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