My mother always baked gingerbread cookies for Christmas. It was her thing. Even after I started baking my own, using her recipe, she’d mail me a small box of hers. “It’s what mother’s do,” she said. Last year she was ill, weary and getting weaker by the day. My father was beside himself with worry.... Continue Reading →
We were standing in a circle, sipping wine at McPherson Theater during intermission. One lady asked if any of us had gone to the Sidney Sparkles Parade (aka Santa Parade) this year. We all shook our heads, mumbling excuses as to why not. She continued, “We always go to the Sidney parade; it’s just tradition... Continue Reading →
I am delighted to have Joanne Minaker, founder of Cared Humanity as my guest blogger today. I really liked her post on compassion and I'm thrilled to share it with you on this site. Today, two words are swirling around in my head and heart: compassion and wolves. Our son, Taryk, has been working on a... Continue Reading →
City sidewalks busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style… I’m listening to the song in the background as my hairdresser snips away, styling and primping my hair, perfecting it for the festive season. I ask her innocently if she has plans for the holidays. She answers no. This is the busiest time of the year for... Continue Reading →
I love heartwarming stories with thought-provoking messages. I found a version of this one posted on RosyBlueFoundation site last week; it can also be found at various web sites. Perhaps you already know it, but it is always worth another read. *** This story is about a beautiful, expensively dressed lady who complained to her... Continue Reading →
Michelle really needs some sleep I thought as she walked into the office carrying a jumbo Starbucks with rumpled hair and mismatched shoes. “Another bad night?” I asked. “Yes,” she replied with a sheepish grin. “This cold season isn’t helping. We had one of the three kids up practically every hour on the hour.” “Will... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 