Spooky Long-Term Planning
The thought of long term care planning is scary to a lot of people. With nursing home and assisted living care in our area costing...
Halloween Decisions
I love Halloween. I love an excuse to wear a costume. And I looove original, homemade costumes. I would also love to force my kids...
Lessons
I was blessed with both a father (dad) and a stepfather (Andy). They both died within a few months of each other in 2016. So many times I...
Stooping Over
A few days ago I was driving down Main Street. There I saw an elderly gentleman, slightly stooped over, leaning to one side. At first I...
The Last Memory
Recently I went on a weekend trip with one of my dogs, Kobe. It was intended to be a hiking trip in the mountains. We were greeted by...
Time for Mulberries
Near our home we have a mulberry tree. Most people disregard it and walk around the tree, ignoring its berries and avoiding their...
Hang On or Let Go
Sometimes I push myself beyond my meager abilities, whether it is climbing Longs Peak in Colorado (where I walked on the edge of a 1,000...
The Vase of Flowers
Flowers were important to my mom, as well as to my grandmother. They became especially important after my grandfather passed away and my...
Standing in an Intersection
Since the beginning of January, I have been walking our three dogs twice a day. During this time, I have learned more about their...
Did Life Give You the Opportunity to Take Care of Your Family?
My grandfather, Pop, was a giant of a man, at least to me. He was 6’2” tall and had huge working hands. He grew up as a farmer-rancher...
