As I begin this new year, I admit I am still thinking about Christmas cards.  The reason? Thanks to them, I begin this year with a strong sense of gratitude.  While addressing Christmas cards this ...

Our family is rolling full-force into the Christmas season, having just enjoyed a time of Thanksgiving.  The holidays bring us into close proximity with our immediate and extended family.  I know some readers do not have the ...

It’s been an eventful month!  As I write this column, I am envisioning cooler temperatures and pumpkins.  I admit, that’s quite a stretch to imagine, even for this fall lover.  I have not yet had the desire to ...

As I write this, Wes and I are in the middle of a one week visit by our 15-month-old grandson. His parents are off on a beach vacation on a beautiful tropical isle…and we are ...