Sweet Intentions
The first time I heard a friend speak about living with intention, I had to ask her what she meant. She explained that she can recognize “intention” in others – …
The first time I heard a friend speak about living with intention, I had to ask her what she meant. She explained that she can recognize “intention” in others – …
I can say something about myself that most people cannot say: I have five brothers, and I have five sisters. I was baby number nine of eleven siblings. When …
I loved phonics. There should be awards for the love of things upon this earth. Not for how far we excel in the subject at hand, but for how much …
Blessed are those who hold the door open for another. Or is it they are holding open the door? Which comes first – are we holding the door open or …
She learned in her writers’ group there would be a homework assignment. She was told to choose a story she had previously written and rewrite it. If it had been …
When Stevie stays with me for the day, he spends a lot of time going through old newspaper clippings and memorabilia. He sits on the floor where a “newspaper clipping …
What is it about cake? Cakes are baked. Frosted. Decorated with sprinkles. Things like fruit and ice cream go well with them. Cakes can be an impressive dessert – on …
I recently stumbled upon an online discussion regarding the definition of the word “author.” Someone asked when it is that a writer becomes an author. One of the participants in …
Oh the dreaded lime popsicle. Certainly all of us know where this story could be going, for we have our own version of the green popsicle. There are things we’re …
It was during our Thanksgiving meal that my seven year-old grandson Dean was discussing the name of his stuffed dog: Pickle. He said he named the dog “Pickle” because it’s …