How spectacular could we be?
My buddy passed away last week after valiantly battling cancer for years. I wrote a story about this man in 2021, "Meet God's Soldier...
The supper table
As an interior designer for most of my life, I was invited into many residences over the years. I advised clients how to turn...
‘Cherish’: My chosen word
My friend, Ricki, begins each new year with a word. Her chosen word reminds her to use the term in everything she faces in...
Take Christmas to 2024
I don’t know about you, but there is a bit of dread as we head to 2024. Since 2020, I feel we have remained...
A present help in trouble
A friend unexpectedly passed away, and another is in the hospital with an undetermined illness. A father has just entered hospice care, and a...
Because a child was born
She was only 24 and being wheeled into surgery to remove a brain tumor. During the long operation, her heart stopped. The staff recorded...
David’s Tree: The heart of Christmas
It was early December 2011 when it was decided that my husband and I must be physically separated during Christmas. David's mother had planned...
Dear Fellow Holiday Souls,
A few years ago, I decided to relinquish my Crazy Christmas Queen crown. I even mentioned this idea in a column, and my husband...
A year of thankfulness
Every day, a new poll is released by someone regarding different issues in America. Would you vote for him or her? Do you...
Thanksgiving in the garden
The turkey is prepared, the casseroles are in the oven, and the pies are on the counter. Folks are gathered in the living room,...
Our veterans deserve much more
"While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more." – Gary Sinise
Mr. Sinise...
The spirit of the fallen soldier
Editor's Note: Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. Ceremonies will be held nationwide throughout the coming week. We encourage you to pause during this...