Saying Good-Bye

A few weeks ago I told you about the first anniversary of my Mother’s death.  We all have to go through the painful process of having to say good-bye to a loved one.  In those final weeks, she had made … Continue reading

Summer daze

Summer is rapidly drawing to an end.  Somehow this year it seemed to arrive late and to be planning on an early departure.  We had a lot of snow in April and on into May followed by non-stop rain in … Continue reading

My Scottish Muse

Some of you have been nice enough to comment on my slackness lately in getting out a weekly blog.  I was doing great until Bill’s and my trip to Scotland.  In the frenzy of getting ready to go, I didn’t … Continue reading

Summertime and the living is easy!

Growing up in Texas was always a challenge in the summer months.  Heat, humidity, mosquitos, and chiggers–what more could you ever want?  Unlike those two years in University Park, there was no handy pool nearby for a young mermaid to … Continue reading

Goodbye, Mom

Word of the Day:  Grief (grēf) “Intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; acute sorrow; deep sadness” Today marks the first anniversary of my Mother’s death.  Some of you may have wondered why I haven’t written quite as often … Continue reading