Mike's cousin has been praying steadfastly for rain and those prayers have been answered!  And we are thankful!   Of course, the accompanying winds are a bit of a concern, but when I … more

I don't know about you, but  I try to limit the news about Ukraine; there is a lot there besides what is reported on the evening news with David Muir. Tonight, I am going to share some of the … more

We have gone from 80 degrees last week to snow last night, and cold temps tonight. It's a bit too extreme, for sure, and my neighbor's crocuses were peaking out midweek. It makes it hard to decide … more

Well, folks, I did something today I never thought I would do; I bought a car! I was hanging onto my 2008 Escape because it was relatively low mileage and I did not want the responsibility of  … more

Hospice nurses read the obituaries, I can guarantee you; plus, ladies of a certain age do, too.  Furthermore, the papers make note of famous folks who have died, and often, I recognize the … more

Being a descendant of German Lutheran pioneers, I do know about tradition.  So, I remember being deeply moved by the song, Tradition, when I first heard Fiddler on the Roof.  And, as … more

Even though I am enjoying these warm days, and remembering a year ago, when it was cold all over the Midwest and we were having rolling brownouts, I do join with those who say we need … more

A bit of news regarding the Queen, since I did mention her lately. She was introduced to a fellow who sells solar panels, and lo and behold, he later had an order to put some on her castle at … more

I love alliteration, and one of the editorial writers in the World Herald had the heading of The Pope, Pets, and Parenthood.. This pope is like those old ads for E F Hutton; when he speaks, we … more

In the late 60s, there was an experiment regarding a gal in Chicago who had many friends, had been in many organizations, and just liked lots of different people! She sounds like my type. … more