When we think of February, we always think of love and he-ing and she-ing….and maybe a President or two, too.  But, mostly, its romance and valentines and sweetheart dances and, chocolate, of course.  Then, there’s flowers, mushy cards, maybe even some jewelry and…. more chocolate.

We can’t help sailing back through … read more »

Can you say Pffffffft? 

As I was writing a check today, it occurred to me that this month is outta here.  And where was I?  What have I gotten done?  How many pounds down……am I…..on that tried and true new year’s resolution to suck it up, pull it in and slide … read more »

The latest disaster in Haiti—-Why would God let this happen?  Or better yet, why would God cause this to happen?

Whenever something this devastating happens in the world, there is no way not to ask these things.  If you believe in a higher power who has created heavens and earth, you … read more »

My mother was known for her easy-going, mild mannered disposition, except when it came to one thing.   Thank-you notes.

Then, she became Atilla the Hun, or one of those nuns, raising a ruler overhead to deliver the sharp whack on the knuckles.  Ferocious. Militant. The rule was—-a note went out (correct grammar and spelling, … read more »

 On a scale of one to ten, a resolution seems kinda like a teeny weeny thing, doncha think?  Let’s go for something much bigger this year.  Think revolutionary.  Think legendary.

Think of what people will say about you by the end of this new year—–”I remember when she used to cling … read more »