The fair is one of my favorite activities of the year. I love walking through the sea of colored lights, fast rides, and lively performances. It’s also one of those classic things to do on a date. And since the fair was ending this week, there was no question about what Tony and I would
Last week, Tony and I planned on having a relaxing date night. We couldn’t have predicted the startling event that was about to unfold. After a casual dinner, Tony suggested that we stop at a coffee shop on the way home. It was a new, family-run place, and I had been wanting to check it
I really like these two quotes by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness,
Almost every day, I miss out on an interesting cultural experience. I could have picked an adventure today: a how-to class, a walking trail, a museum. There are plenty of them within driving distance. But I never got around to it. Often, I miss out because I’m too late–which is usually my own fault. I
Jerrie wiped tears from her eyes. I sat near her, observing her reactions to this historic event. Ten of us had gathered in a charming nineteenth century bed and breakfast this afternoon. We were there to celebrate my husband’s grandmother, Jerrie Mock, and the record that she set on April 17, 1964, when she became
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love the fireworks, the bright colors, the scent of grilling throughout the day, and the festive summer atmosphere. Maybe I also like it so much because I grew up in Europe, and by celebrating the Fourth of July, I had a tangible
When I went to the library last month, I didn’t know that I would be leaving with a new skill . . . African tribal dancing and drumming! It all started with an email that I almost overlooked. I rarely sign up for email lists. I’ve resolved to keep my inbox as manageable as possible–so
Today has been a day of new beginnings . . . a refreshing, welcome change after months of adapting to the busyness of the present and sorting through the wreckage of the past. The most joyful event of the day–and of the past year–happened as I took in the sight of dirt. As someone who
