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(From my original Blogspot) This post ended up being a chapter in my book "Living with Animals." This summer has been a tough one for...

(From my original Blogspot) Ok, this one is for all of the busy mom's out there who, like me, can't believe this is really happening to...

(From my original Blogspot) My little family spent the majority of the last three weeks of summer break on vacation. First, an extended...

(From my original Blogspot) “Are you a runner?” the smiling-faced college freshman asked me as she mounted her bike and clipped in for...

(From my original Blogspot) At intermission, the stray black kitten seemed to single us out as if she already liked us. Outside the opera...

Every year that goes by seems to serve to speed up the passage of time. Lately I have observed that the hands on my watch seem to operate...

(From my original Blogspot) For any of you who read this and know me, you know that I am rarely composed. I am high energy and emotional...

(From my original Blogspot) Lately I have felt that I personally am neither to be admired or condemned by others; neither is appropriate....

(From my original Blogspot) Dear God, In my bounties In my comforts I see thy face And feelings flow with gratitude For my bounties For...

(From my original Blogspot) I have been involved in forming a neighborhood book club/writing club. A thriving book club is already in...

(From my original Blogspot) I just posted my review of "The Giver" on Goodreads. It is a fascinating book. Here's my review below. I read...

(From my original Blogspot) I believe that what usually stands between a person and their goals is the efforts required of self...

(From my original Blogspot) Every day of my live I am so grateful to be able to read. I am also grateful for inspired writers who share...

(From my original Blogspot) Last night, in my counseling class on "diversity," each of the students gave a presentation based on an...

(From my original Blogspot) "God has more power than all other beings, because He has greater knowledge; and hence He knows how to...

(From my original Blogspot) Just to be able to eat requires a tremendously coordinated effort of many people. By the time the food has...

(From my original Blogspot) How we treat others greatly impacts their experience in life. The following is a dramatic illustration of...

(From my original Blogspot )- As a side note, I was diagnosed with Fibro five years after this post. I keep it under control for the most...

(From my original Blogspot) This morning, while driving the early morning violin carpool, I had to swerve at the last minute to avoid...

(From my original Blogspot) I take such a delight in raising my kids. Nothing else holds a candle to the satisfaction I feel at the end...