Time for some TLC

I started a little project recently that required getting out my sewing machine. I hadn’t used it for several months and for some reason the thread kept breaking. Finally, I broke down and dug out the owner’s manual for some help. Hmmm, when was the last...

Memorial Day Musings

The approach of Memorial Day this year made me think about some of my friends and family members who have passed away. The pain of their loss may never go away completely, but it has lessened over time. One of the ways I dealt with the sudden loss of my mother several...

Spring is Sprung

Spring is sprung The grass is riz I wonder where The flowers is! ~ Anon. When I was a kid, Spring was my least favorite season. I loved Fall, followed in order of preference by Summer, Winter and finally Spring. In the Midwest, Spring was usually wet, rainy and muddy,...

Take Care of Yourself FIRST

Do you know the best way to take care of your spouse and family? Take care of yourself FIRST. Such a simple thing, but how many of us actually do it? Consider the old adage, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” That’s not far from the truth. Here are some ideas...

Values to Live By

Values. What do they mean to you? When was the last time you considered the values that make up your character? Are you trustworthy, loyal, fair, honorable or patient? Are your friends and family proud of who you are? Why or why not? What can you do to improve? What...