One of my best childhood toys was a real mailbox installed on a short post next to the sandbox. I loved playing postman and delivering m...

Thoughts while wandering through Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Walk in a cemetery without worry about social distancing or crowds, enjoy a bit of history, honor veterans, and appreciate the art.

Siblings separated due to Corona planned a visit honoring their mother and bonded while building bluebird nest boxes (houses).

Yesterday was my youngest grandchild's first birthday. Because of Corona, we had a Zoom party with participants from as far away as Aust...

It turns out that this is a good time to adopt a dog. No distancing issues. No extra toilet paper required.

Wouldn’t we all be a little better off if we looked at politics and life as a puzzle requiring cooperation...

A little doll passed between Mom and me for more than 20 years. She carried it in her purse. Now it's in mine.

Nothing quite prepares you for the loss of a beloved dog. What to do and planning ahead can make it easier. Most of all, listen to your dog

How one young boy made a lasting impression with a small but thoughtful gift.

These are my me years. After years raising children on my own, I am grateful for all who helped me. Please reach out to single moms!

One of my favorite sayings is “You don’t have to tell ME three times.” This is because often it takes more than one error for things to r...

Following a wonderful month in Italy, I'm enjoying reminiscing. Here are a few special memories of the madonnelle, people, dogs, and gel...

You want it to last forever. Yes I missed home, and my dog, but I spent my entire vacation writing, eating, drinking, meeting interestin...

I recently returned from a four-week vacation and writer's retreat in Italy. While I was away, one of my dogs fell deathly ill AND the b...

When with people from other places, I quickly notice how we say very common things in different ways. For two glorious weeks, at a wonde...

Repurposing brown furniture is good for the environment. Try this tactic to convince your kids to take your furniture.

My travel experiences have been varied and broad but never included Las Vegas. That has been on purpose. After all, my biased opinion o...

My father was a letter writer. He had a big bold distinctive handwriting like I have never seen anywhere before. While stationed in Engl...

The second generation of monarchs began emerging from the safety of their chrysalises on my screened porch. Included are the progeny of ...