I'm not liking the forecast for today and tomorrow; the promise of some rain will bring with it wind and tornadoes!!  We have been very fortunate in that category this year. My heart goes out … more

You know, there are mass shootings, Covid is still around, the western part of the US is in a major drought, while the eastern half has had lots of snow and now, tornadoes; and there is a war going … more

Somewhere, in a newspaper or magazine, I read something to the effect that March is National Women's Month. What?   I wondered when that happened, so, of course, it's to the computer and … more

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 moisture! … more