When I lie awake at four in the morning, I am always amazed at the clarity that comes to me. This morning, I even stayed there for an extra twenty minutes, just enjoying my own little therapy session. I really should charge myself for this. Today I had a break through, even before the sun…
You Might Be a Grand Mom If
You might be a Grand Mom if: *When your daughter calls complaining that the toddlers have soaked the entire bathroom floor from splashing in the toilet, you ask for pictures and laugh hysterically. (When your kids did this you locked yourself in the bathroom and cried) *Your grandchild asks for Cheetos for breakfast and you…
Lessons From a Bullfrog
I was reminded this weekend, at a Write by the River Retreat, of unanswered prayers and patience. Years ago we owned what I called “a snug little cabin in the woods,” in the Pocono Mountains. I’d woken early and thought I should take a walk to the lake for some of nature’s inspiration. With…
Why I’ll Never Be President
I will never be President, although I am extremely patriotic. I sing the national anthem loud and proud at events, even when the people in the rows ahead of me hold their ears. I usually get mascara stains down my cheeks and my nose turns big and red when tears begin to fall. It’s a…
Mr. Bojangles and Gracie
June 18, 1967 started out like any other Saturday morning. My alarm had buzzed twice, and I was still in bed. Herman’s Hermit’s were singing my favorite song on the clock radio, “Something tells me I’m into something good.” My mother’s shrill voice interrupted my dream of Herman. “Get out of bed. Now! Candy stripers…
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