It still feels surreal to say, “We’re having a baby!” But I’m already into the second trimester, and it’s going quickly. My husband and I have been married for a long time. I married him […]
Category: Family
Lagoon of the Land of Palms
Another travel escape: It’s early in the morning, around 5 a.m. I’m taking this picture of my mother at Chott el Djerid, translated from Arabic into English as “Lagoon of the Land of Palms.” The […]
I’m writing a book
With all this ‘free’ time I’ve decided to finally take control and do something with my life, so here it is, I’m writing a book. Here is an excerpt- It blooms beneath the snow and […]
“The present only is our own, So live, love, toil with a will, Place no faith in ‘Tomorrow,’ For the Clock may then be still.”
Trip cancelled because of COVID-19
At the start of this year, I booked a fantastic trip to England, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein. My husband Terry and I were going to visit family and friends we hadn’t seen in more than […]
We rescued each other
When my dad motioned to Breck, a medium-sized, skinny, border collie that had a beautiful set of pearly-white teeth on full display, I immediately dismissed the canine. Cornered, fearful, and aggressive, it was natural that […]
See the gift – short story
They sneered when she told them about the violin and how she played in an orchestra. She’s too stupid for anything of beauty, they thought. She hesitated, thoroughly unsure of how to respond. Then she […]
Live each day to the fullest
More wise words to live by from my wonderful grandfather:
