Just shy of ten years ago on this website, I wrote about an encounter with a fellow named Roy. I still think about that encounter a decade later. Today I’m sharing that story once again. His hair – and he… Read more
A Little Beauty
A little beauty every day
My mom always said, “Be kind.” She also said that being kind makes you beautiful. {Those of you who follow me on Twitter will realize this is a duplicate. Since lately there is so much angst on Twitter and I… Read more
A Story
show don’t tell
A picture is worth a thousand words but what are words worth? It depends on the words doesn’t it? It may even depend upon how the words are delivered (text, social media, or how about a handwritten card or letter?)…. Read more
A Story
observed
He walks out first, a pink purse in one hand and a girl who comes to his waist in the other. His tenderness towards her is obvious to the onlooker across the street. He opens the van door and gently… Read more
General
An Important Wish List
Here is part of my Christmas wish list: I wish … Every family would invite a lonely neighbour or senior for Christmas dinner (and be ever so gracious and interested in them); All of us will reach out to someone… Read more
General
Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine …
We had an emergency last night, having to take one of our dogs in to the vet clinic. Thankfully, she’s going to be okay. (Yes, that’s our Pearl cooling down in her kiddy pool.) Meet Pearl. She didn’t have an… Read more