Aug 12, 2021 | Reflections
While checking out a dozen titles, the librarian said, “What a variety!” I take pride in my eclectic reading habits. Library books on top, arranged by due date. Books I own sink to the bottom. Sometimes they take months to finish. But after examining the fresh...
Jul 8, 2021 | Reflections
Maybe it was checking out a landslide in La Tuna Canyon, California that piqued my interest. Or skipping rocks on one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. However it happened, I fell in love with rocks. Through the years, thousands of Florida seashells have...
Jun 3, 2021 | Reflections
When my computer crashed and I was beyond frustrated, my son said, “It’s only a First World problem, Mom.” True. This annoyance was minor in the grand scheme of life. Living in the United States—a land of privilege and opportunity—we have time to focus on...
Apr 28, 2021 | Reflections
I cook and bake a lot. Unless we’re traveling, my husband and I eat every meal at home. When the kids were young, shepherd’s pie, spaghetti, and stir-fried chicken made regular appearances. But I longed to try new recipes. In the early 1980s, I devoured a Julia Child...
Apr 1, 2021 | Reflections
I love words. Even so, certain words trip me up every time I need them. Confession: Throughout my early adult years, I misspelled congratulations—congrad-ulations. When the popular shortened version ‘congrats’ came into use, I had an embarrassing ah-ha moment. ...
Feb 18, 2021 | Reflections
If you’re reading this Reflection, you’ll know I won my latest battle with technology! Now you, my beloved subscriber, will see a photo and a few sentences of my latest Reflection—not just my name in your inbox. BORING! To accomplish this task required several...
