Thanksgiving
Mom doesn’t like to eat turkey. Maybe that’s why I only associate Thanksgiving with the big bird on the table in books and photographs....
Mountain Voices
Ten years ago I was conducting a very nice community choir and enjoyed it so much that I decided to start my own.
I...
Accessories
Accessories are a must for the well-dressed woman. Mom has always had a penchant for jewelry and scarves and beautiful clothes. As pictures would...
Ice Cream
Ice cream is one of my mother’s favorite foods. She loves all kinds but especially the kind with nuts or chocolate stuff added. Currently,...
A New Chapter
There are fourteen stairs in my parent’s house. They lead from the first floor main living area to the second story bedrooms. When I...
A Community of Caregivers
When we started down this road, we had no idea what was in store. It was so gradual that we didn’t know that a...
Flowers
My mom loves flowers. Although my parents live in the shade of tall oaks where there is no grass and only dappled sunlight, she...
Music
Music was a constant in our house. I like to joke that between Mom and Dad, I received a very thorough music education. Every...
Friendship
Friendships are a wonderful gift. As we travel this earth, we are so blessed to find people along the journey who we call “friends”....
Mondays with Mom: My Life as a Caregiver
The brain is an incredible organism. It is constantly growing and dying. I’m not a scientist and this is not a scientific article. I...