Santa?
It took seven years to settle on a compromise about Santa. During two years of dang and the first five years of mar- riage, the...
The Talking Christmas Tree and Other Fakes
In the 1960s in Peoria, IL there was a talking Christmas tree in the toy department of the Bergner’s Department Store. His eyes searched...
Joy
What is joy? Is it the pleasure of soul found in the moments of life that are fleeting and glorious? Babies, bathed and powdered, nestled...
Chemo Craziness
I melted my hair making pizza one day. OK, I guess it wasn’t technically my hair. It was a wig that I wore when I was going through...
Sibling Rivalry
My brother painted my sister’s hair green, and that was long before green hair was in style. He would jump on my bed at 4:30 in the...
The Rocking Chair
The rocking goes forth To and fro, to and fro And as one rocks They continue to grow A bundle of sweetness The breath of a rose The...
Treasure the Moments
This month as we focus on the giving of thanks and preparing for the holidays, I hope you treasure each moment of joy. Learning to...
ABC's of Autumn Joy
Water slipping through my fingers . . . ungraspable . . . experienced with wonder . . . these moments of time. I cannot hold and keep...
Traveling Light-Hearted
What makes a good traveling companion? In my opinion, the best traveling companions are the ones that help you laugh at all the crazy...
Astonishing
After Taylor sang the song, "Astonishing" at the high school musical auditions this summer, the director said, “Taylor, YOU are...
