Memories Coming Back

Its that time of year, when the memories coming back are so nice to have…but, making new ones now, again is even better. Family gatherings. Friends together. Communities celebrating Memorial Day and remembering the fallen. Parades to make sure we Read More …

These Little Things

All of these little thingswe do add up to a lot. Having breakfast together Meeting for lunch Gathering around the table for dinner Making someone’s favorite cake for their birthday Color coordinated gifts Remembering (and sharing) a story about that Read More …

Who’s Ready

Ok. It’s the evening before “summer” officially starts – who’s ready to get the weekend started? Who cares if we are hanging out near home? Who cares if it’s cold? Who cares if we are still not really back “to Read More …

Memorial Day memories

All my life we have created Memorial Day memories that make us smile years later. This year is no different – even though it really is. No parades. No big community gatherings. No big travel plans. No concerts, festivals or Read More …

Doesn’t Matter

It doesn’t matter, apparently, what you think. The higher authorities think otherwise. Even though it has been months. Even though deadlines have come and gone. Even though people are leaving our state and going to another…spending their money there. Even Read More …

More Meaning

There is more meaning to us this Memorial Day, as we sit and ponder the costs of freedom. Some don’t have a personal experience. It is more about the start of summer, picnics and barbecues. It is about going to Read More …

Off In The Distance

So many things on the horizon seemed off in the distance…now they are so close, yet, still so far away. Springtime. Spring break. End of college classes. Memorial Day. Graduation. Summer vacation. As we approached these dates, these times in Read More …