Lessons from the Typewriter

I’ve been thinking about how grateful I am for Adeline Corkran, my high school business teacher. I don’t think they even teach business in high school these days. But Mrs. Corkran taught me how to type, take shorthand, write a proper check, address a...

It’s Covered

 Does the world feel a little less wobbly to you today? Well, it certainly should. I spent thirty-six hours with my daughters this weekend, and we pretty much solved all the problems of the world in that space of time. At least, that is how it always feels after...

Happily Ever After So Far

I married this man when I was eighteen years old, which seems rather insane in this era. But we married at then end of the Viet Nam war, at a time when many people had watched their future march off in a uniform and never come home again. We were all about grabbing...

Happy Birthday to You

This week, our youngest child hits another decade milestone. I’m not telling you which one. She and her husband are rearing two adorable daughters, have just gotten licensed as foster parents, and lead worship in their church. They are also about to release...

Keeping Vows

We attended a wonderful family reunion this weekend where my husband’s big brother and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. We are all much too young for such a milestone, of course. But, there it was. As part of the ceremony, Rees and Frankie...