The bus dropped us off at the bottom of a small hill. The guide bragged that our walk was minimal because our driver had come close to our first stop on tour. My husband and I climbed many steps arriving on a worn path obviously traveled by many. Occasionally, we each looked up trying to judge … [Read more...]
January 9th…
As I approached a well-traveled bridge in our neighborhood, I was aware of all the emergency vehicles parked on either side of the roadway. The paramedics, leading me to believe that a tragedy had just taken place, wore grim faces. I continued on to my gym planning a “New Year’s” workout. Making … [Read more...]
A Quiet House
A week has passed since our precious Henrietta died. Because she was very ill, we made a final trip to our beloved veterinarian who put her to sleep quietly and painlessly. In a matter of minutes, she lay relaxed in our arms as her beautiful soul joined Herschell. We could almost hear the happy … [Read more...]
The Yellow Kitchen Canisters
My first Christmas morning, as a newly married bride, was not spent with my husband. Instead, we celebrated thousands of miles away from each other. He was in Danang, South Vietnam and I was in Glendale, Wisconsin. There were no cell phones, email or fax machines. Instead, there were only memories … [Read more...]
Somewhere Out There
The song from a Broadway musical, SOMEWHERE OUT THERE, holds a special memory for me and my family. Anyone who has seen the play knows the scene when the song is sung-- and the huge, dark, starry sky appears on the stage. Thus my story… … [Read more...]
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