Today is my older brother Steve’s birthday. Steve made our house exciting as a kid. He was a natural entertainer and put on magic shows for the whole neighborhood. He was always pulling a quarter out of my ear or performing tricks with our rabbit, Snowy. Humor is the cornerstone of Steve's … [Read more...] about My Brother Steve
No matter what ailed you, my dad had the solution
My dad was a man of integrity and he was fair. If he owed you money, you knew you were going to be paid. When he had us all down in the summers to work ~ we built a house the summer of '74 ~ he kept a book with our hourly wages. Rob got $2.00 an hour, I got $1.75, Mike got $1.50, and Greg was $1.25 … [Read more...] about No matter what ailed you, my dad had the solution
Allowing Myself to Feel Good
When I finish a project or reach a goal, I feel good for about two seconds, and then I am on to the next thing. I have had lower back problems for years, mostly due to use of computers, and I know two things that help significantly – walking and yoga. Since we have our dog Luna, walks are not that … [Read more...] about Allowing Myself to Feel Good
The Swans at Indian Acres
Down the street from our house, there is a million dollar property called Indian Acres. It is a peaceful spot with a well-maintained pond, an attraction for all kinds of wildlife.Throughout the year, we see turkeys crossing the street with their young, deer moving briskly in the distance, Canadian … [Read more...] about The Swans at Indian Acres