At the onset of COVID-19, those of us who naturally lean towards introversion celebrated the funny memes that detailed the differences in reactions. As the 14 days of isolation to slow the spread stretched into months of ever-developing guidelines for working, shopping, and public gatherings like church or family events, the memes didn’t seem so…
Old crocks, bowls, and pitchers are items from the past that I have gathered into a small collection. Several years ago, after my grandparents passed away, our family gathered to sort their possessions of decades. We divided items among family members besides piles for charity or trash. As we sorted, we shared stories about these…
Soap opera writers with a limited supply of characters often resort to this theme to mix things up. Some fictitious locations appear to be rather large since they have hospitals, universities, multi-million dollar businesses, etc.; these aren’t small towns. Yet, the characters run from one love interest to another. They ditch one mate for another,…
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Credited to Benjamin Franklin, this oft-repeated quote conveys foregone conclusions. While some may delay or avoid paying taxes, most eventually pay up or risk jail time. For example, Al Capone may have avoided conviction for many crimes, but he could not…
When children offer their first spontaneous prayers, it has to be one of the sweetest (and funniest) experiences ever. Recently, our youngest grandchild became really excited about doing the prayer before meals. She started off with “Thank you, thank you, thank you” before starting her list. In a muffled voice, she would begin a series…
