I suspect my youngest son had seen the dog in the pet shop earlier, while I was busy with the grocery shopping. I was only vaguely aware of him leaving my side, and returning in time for me to go through the checkout. I remained preoccupied, therefore perfectly primed and off … [Read more...]

After several summers of vacationing in northern Minnesota, I now know the real reason why the pioneer women died so young … they all had to share a one-room cabin with their families and pretend like they enjoyed living that way. The very thought of it gives me a clogged … [Read more...]

My sister Luler-belle called me this morning and shared an interesting tale. On her way to work while stopped at a busy intersection, some movement caught her eye. A man pulled over to the shoulder, walked around to the passenger side, reached in for out a roll of toilet paper, … [Read more...]

Want your life to having meaning? Take up scrapbooking. First, take a class. Second, discover that all the stickers, special scissors and Band-Aids cost extra. But it’s worth it to create your visual record albums. Resurrect decades of Kodak moments from dusty shoeboxes from … [Read more...]

When I moved from Chicago to Tampa, Florida in December, I knew I’d have to make some adjustments. In return for beautiful weather, pristine beaches and friendly neighbors who actually introduced themselves and brought over bundt cakes, I knew I’d have to live with a lot of … [Read more...]