Tag Archives: Karen
Just Dreaming
My doctor is always preaching to me about by eating choices. My family — especially my daughter and daughter-in-law — keep giving me subtle hints about nutrition. Even my friends question my dietary choices. Of course I listen to them … Continue reading
A Year Without ‘Sonni’-Shine
I received the news a year ago today. My very close friend Sonni had died, less than two weeks after suffering a debilitating overnight stroke. Over the past few years, Sonni and I had become very close friends, She was … Continue reading
September 27
Some dates seem to have more significance than others. August 20 — my birthday. August 31 — the day I got married. November 20 — Karen’s birthday. March 25, April 12, May 19, November 4, November 8 — my children’s … Continue reading
It Never Gets Old — Happy Anniversary
Sometimes it seems like yesterday. Other times it seems like a lifetime ago. On this day 48 years ago, I watched in awe as this vision floated down the center aisle of mammoth Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in … Continue reading
Whale Watching and Other Maine Musings
Once again, I survived a week with my grandkids! That’s not really surprising. After all, we’ve been doing this bonding thing for seven years now. It’s not just a fun time with the younger set, but really a time for … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Create
Happy Saturday! Time for Five Minute Friday! We’ve been through this before. Just accept my Friday posts on Saturday. Five Minute Friday is an opportunity to focus on a prompt word for five minutes (more or less), write a pithy … Continue reading
Whale Watch
For six out of the last seven years, I’ve taken my grandchildren on an “adventure.” This year — number seven — it will be whale watching. First, a little history. One of the things I never thought about was gifts … Continue reading
The Light 