Understanding Thanks and Giving
As I prepare for Thanksgiving, I realize I need a few essential items for my cornbread dressing—starting with, of course, cornbread! I also need...
Waiting, waiting, and waiting more
It is November 8th, and I am sitting in a Seattle airport lounge on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, waiting to fly home. Thanks to...
The true patriots
True patriotism cannot be reduced to a sound bite or used to define a political leader, party, or group. It means loving your country...
Overcome evil with hope
Anne Frank wrote on July 15, 1944, “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
Anne would die from...
Jessie, Uga, and Halloween
It was a perfect Halloween night in South Florida, a warm and balmy evening that felt nothing like our typical autumn. My then nine-year-old...
Us vs Them
At times, when I start writing a column, I have a clear message in mind, but I struggle to find the right words to...
Don’t break from a broken heart
After writing a recent story about a challenging time I experienced years ago, a friend wrote to me, "Lynn, that was heartbreaking!" I responded,...
Faith, compassion, and $24.21
I live a comfortable life today. We own a lovely home in a great neighborhood, and we have food in the refrigerator. However, I...
The perfect season
It was a typical October day in Tennessee, a time when nature transforms the landscape into a breathtaking display of gold, red, and orange....
Tearing the walls down
Over the last decade, I cannot count the number of times I have written essays on civility, kindness, and respect. It became a mission...
The heavenly connection game
When I began writing for the Marietta Daily Journal, I received a note from a reader that said, "Thanks for your meaningful columns. Your...
I’ll do it tomorrow!
Most of the time, the phrase "I'll do it tomorrow!" gets put off, and off, and off again. Our children, with reports due in...