
Christmas Magic
I will share with you that Christmas is still a magic time for me. When I was a kid, I grew up in Texas. My parents would drive from...


Vivid Memories
My grandfather, Pop, was a giant of a man, at least to me. He was 6’2” and had huge hands. He grew up as a farmer/rancher in the hill...


Window of Opportunity
I am a rehabilitating procrastinator. (Is that a thing?) My email inbox can be a black-hole of overwhelming to do lists. Now add in...


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...