I have a very specific talent. I cannot juggle, do cartwheels, or win a baking contest. I can however, write backwards. I know you’re wondering why I would even tell you this. Just try it. You will see that it is not as easy as it seems. When our kids were small, the elves…
Our Robert De Niro
When we make breakfast on the hospice floor at the Bay Pines VA Hospital, we meet all sorts of people. Most people think hospice must be a very sad floor, but there is so much humor there, in between the sadness. I have fond memories of quite a few patients and their families. One of…
The Family Portrait
T’was the season and I wanted a family portrait of our children for the holidays. I hired Marcus, who came highly recommended by several friends. He arrived early to set up his equipment in the family room. The fireplace was crackling with a warm glow. Fresh cinnamon sticks were brewing and vanilla candles flickered in…
I Failed Twerking
I was on a cruise when I first saw a young girl shake her butt at the speed of a hummingbird’s wings. I was mesmerized! My butt caught a glimpse of her actions and immediately went on strike. I simply cannot even begin to get the motion started. I have tried. In fact, I tried…
OMG! I Really Am My Mother
My mom had a favorite story that seemed to fit every occasion. She reminisced about a time when her co-worker’s only son played baseball. Georgie was ten years-old. He was not athletic and usually struck out, but this one glorious Saturday morning day, Georgie sailed the ball clear into the outfield. It was a miracle!…
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