Yearly Archives: 2017
Dog Tales–Welcoming a Dog Into Our Home
When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am allergic to dogs, and I feared … Continue reading
Baking for Fun and Frustration?
Every now and then I decide to amaze visitors to my home with my baking skills. My Book Club members were the latest witnesses to my baking “skills.” Now, before I relate this story, I should preface it by … Continue reading
A Solo Traveler
As I get older, I am very aware of how time is limited and the fact that tomorrow—or even five minutes from now—isn’t guaranteed. This realization led me to do something I never thought I’d do—travel outside of familiar places … Continue reading
I Think I’ll Write a Book
“I think I’ll write a book someday,” said the young woman. “It will be poetry, verses about love and longing and the angst of being twenty.” That Christmas she received a suede-covered volume from her beau inscribed ‘Kate’s Scribbles.’ … Continue reading
First Date
There’s a picture of Dave and me on the refrigerator. I’m tucked under his arm and he’s smiling. We’re a couple in that picture. Now it’s just me. The widow. The years since he died have slipped by—the pain … Continue reading