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I Am One of the Lucky Ones
The winter has been mild, and the daffodils are already blooming. Too early, in my opinion. In a week or two, the trees will leaf out. I...
Feb 27, 2017


Seeing from the Low Position
I’m exercising on the floor in front of a window. I do “the bridge,” an exercise to strengthen my back. When finished, I lie there...
Feb 20, 2017


The Velveteen Husband
He left the two dogs and me behind to attend an aunt’s funeral service in our hometown, five hours away. My husband will pay special...
Feb 13, 2017


Of Course He'd Show Me
On the way to town, I often talk to God while driving. Yesterday I asked God to open my eyes and my heart and show me a miracle. I am...
Feb 6, 2017


Losing Stuff
It’s always stressful, and I misplace things almost every day. When I misplace something, it is a loss. I stand and gaze, not believing I...
Jan 30, 2017


Sacrifice
I am using that word more and more. Maybe I’m more aware of the act of sacrifice than ever before. Military families know. When people...
Jan 23, 2017


Rescuing a Dog
Fog, mist, chill in the air. I visit a friend who just rescued another dog. She worries aloud that she has no place to permanently keep...
Jan 16, 2017


Kiddie Songs
My niece, on Christmas break from college, has been visiting for a few days. She has been sick with the crud. I notice how she lets...
Jan 9, 2017


Realities
Phone calls are helping rebuild a relationship. 25 years or more have passed, and my son finally told me about a hard memory. I don’t...
Jan 2, 2017


The Light
A cloudy sky, but a tiny bit of light seeps through. I want to feel that light, its warmth. I want to stop the car right now, stand in...
Dec 26, 2016
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