A Day To Remember
Today is December 2. While it is Cyber Monday, for me it has so much more meaning. Let me tell you why. First, 94 years ago my paternal grandparents, George and Mildred Jones were married.…
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Remembering My Jewish “Grandma” Babs Mizruchy
Eighteen years ago last week, I met her. Bruce insisted that we visit Chicago on our honeymoon so I could meet Grandpa Hy and Grandma Babs Mizruchy, his honorary Jewish grandparents. Bruce became “part…
Memories Bring Inspiration
April 16th was the 118th anniversary of the day my grandpa, George Lee Jones was born. It seems impossible that he has been in heaven 25 years already, but it’s true. I can still picture…
To Celebrate National Siblings Day
To Celebrate National Siblings Day My social network feeds are full of photos of families, all dressed up for Easter. Siblings all in a row, delighted or annoyed by their beautiful clothes, depending on…
Home is Where. . .
At physical therapy yesterday I overheard part of a conversation. Apparently the patient shared that she was from elsewhere, but had lived here about twenty years. “Twenty years,” the therapist said. “You should be…
Time Travel Through Texas Hash (AKA Spanish Rice)
Last week my husband asked about a Spanish Rice dish I remembered from my childhood. We’ve discussed this before. His mother’s Spanish Rice did not have meat. Mine had hamburger. But, other than that they…
A Gift of Red Geraniums for World Poetry Day
Today is World Poetry Day, so I am sharing a piece I wrote and published in All I Have Needed – A Legacy For Life. I hope you enjoy it. I am thankful for…
A Cautionary Tale – Five Fall Prevention Essentials
As a nurse for 38 years I’ve taught fall prevention to patients more than any other single topic. I’ve also received multiple educational opportunities on the subject—at least 38. Yet sadly, two days…
Love Blooms, School Dies
A sketch of the village by John Warner Barber (1835) shows the buildings used by the Foreign Mission School, to the right of the church at center. Today I am delighted to have a…
The Purple Kangaroo – A Legacy Story
I wrote this piece several years ago and just rediscovered it when I was looking for another document in my computer. I thought it would be fun to share. Enjoy! The Purple Kangaroo –…