I blew kisses and waved good-bye at my two grandkids. They waved back from the back seat. “Remember,” I called out, “no more, no less.” In her high-pitched voice, my eight-year-old granddaughter called back, “No more, no less, Nana.” That’s our secret code. It began one night as I wrapped a fluffy towel around …
When I was 23 and said “I do” to my hubby; I had no clue what I was saying. When I committed to love him no matter what, I didn’t expect my selfish ways to be a problem. And when I vowed to cherish him, sometimes I asked myself what in the world that meant. …
I zipped my suitcase shut. And my 4’10”, white-haired Mom walked in. “I worry about you traveling alone,” she said. “Someone will be staying with you in the hotel, right?” I imagine having her blind daughter travel to another country by herself concerns her. “Sure,” I reassure her to erase worry because after all, traveling …
I took my grandson’s and granddaughter’s hands as we entered the huge cruise ship. “Look, this ship is so big, we even need an elevator to get to the decks way up high.” They oohed and aahed. “And did you know there are three swimming pools and even a wall-climbing area?” A day or so …
What were they thinking? The Israelites had God by their side. They had food shower from heaven. And they counted on God’s protection against those awful Egyptians. But as they shuffled through the desert, were they grateful? Not really. Check out how they react. As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the …
“I know the guy is not the right one for her,” my friend said some years back. “But as long as she’s happy.” Her daughter married him and shortly after, it ended in a painful and bitter divorce. Is wishing happiness what we want for our kids? Happiness is often confused with joy. Happiness can …
What a shock to learn that my sweet, soft-spoken friend had been a guard at a women’s prison. The job was rough, the demands stringent, and the circumstances often mirrored a nightmare. But armed with her gun, a sense of security must have eased her tension. Her instructions were to shoot, no reservations, no hesitation…just …
“Goals for the new year? Are you kidding? My goal is just to survive another day,” my friend said. Can you almost feel her heavy heart? It’s a common thing. Facing a new year, new issues and a new future, uncertainty gnaws. We wonder about what tomorrow will bring. How much darker violence can get. …
Some of us do zany things. Others do the things they find joy in. And I happen to do both. I love, love to visit your inbox every week with a sliver of inspiration. Thought that since it’s Christmas Day, I’d share my heart with you and tell you why I do this every week. …
Christmas didn’t call for a celebration. Not anymore. Not when you have a vital part of your life missing. It’s been twelve years since we lost our son Joe. Festivities don’t seem to have the joy they should. And Christmas trees don’t emanate the usual scent. Actually, my days needed to erase Christmas, the birthdays, …