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The Annual Earthquake Edition
I write about this anniversary every year because I never want to forget. This was the day in 1968 when the earth shook my pew in a little country church. I thought God was trying to get my attention. I would learn much later that the earthquake was real. In that...
We Salute You
When my father got his draft letter for WWII, he had rarely been further from home than the State Fair. The only islands he'd seen appeared each summer when the Chariton River got low. And Europe seemed as far away as the moon. Even so, my dad climbed on the...
Prepare to Fall Back
Where do I sign the petition for "Leave the Light Alone" ? Anyone know? I mean, Falling Back will be great this weekend when it's 6:00am on Sunday morning - unless you are a night shift worker who just got an extra hour of work. It will be even less great at 5:00pm on...
Autumn Makes me Homesick
(Photo credit to Serenity Bohon, who is probably homesick for these little boys who are now mostly men.) I love Autumn. But sometimes it makes me feel a bit homesick. In the midst of all the coziness, I get lonesome for my childhood home. For the family that gathered...
Life Hacks for More-Than-Middle Age
My handsome husband and I have passed the marker for middle age. We aren't over-the-hill, but we are closer to the summit than the trail head. Our journey is slower these days, but we sure enjoy the scenery more than we did back in the busy days. Here are a few life...
Lesson Learned from a Dog
My dog hates fall. Silly dog. He isn't really mine, of course. Which explains a lot. He is just visiting while his people get settled. He isn't even from the United States, let alone the Midwest. So, he really doesn't get the whole beauty of autumn thing. He thinks...