Category Archives: Modern Life

One thing I didn’t mention in this post about the many benefits of our eat-at-home month: I became much more adept at using what we have in our fridge. Typically I am the type of cook that looks at a … Continue reading →

One summer while I was in college I had a job working on the grounds crew for the public school district. No, I didn’t have a green thumb. Nor did I know how to use a weed eater. But thanks … Continue reading →

Today my inbox delivered a message from life coach Anna Kunnecke. Not sure how you pronounce her name, but somehow I found Anna’s blog several months ago. Periodically I get newsletters about what’s new in her world. Today’s message came … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, my husband, younger son and I attended the memorial service for Jerry, our “backyard” neighbor. Jerry was 79 years old and had lived in our neighborhood for many, many years — he and his wife bought … Continue reading →

Inspired by the students at our two local high schools, I’m not checking Facebook this week. At all. (This is revolutionary for me.) What will I find? So far…I think I already have more time. And, I’ve found myself thinking … Continue reading →

Whew, I am overwhelmed by the sadness in the world today. I think as writers we pick up on emotions and that is a gift. But then there are times, like the recent weeks for me, when that “gift” makes … Continue reading →