I never knew either of my grandfathers. They died before I was born. I imagine they both would have been gentlemen; maybe one more serious than the other. I just know that right now, at sixty-two, I am missing two men I’ve never known. I just need one. I’m not being greedy. I imagine going…
Notes Under The Door
One of my favorite things when my kids were younger was finding notes under our bedroom door. They were usually folded and taped shut. They were addressed to either Mom or Dad and only that person should read them—because they were usually complaints about the other one. I’d grab my coffee and prop myself up…
Date Night Disaster & Falling Trees
My daughter and her family live ten hours away. When I visit, I encourage her and her husband to go out on date night. This visit, I volunteered to watch the girls overnight. It seemed so simple. Riley (1) has an early bedtime. Kaylee (3) is in bed by nine. I planned to put them…
My Yellow Toes
Last year Scott surprised me with a pedicure for Mother’s Day. It sounded very relaxing. He said, “You don’t have to do a thing. I’ll even get the nail polish.” I thought this sounded lovely. I remembered for a minute that he is color blind, but quickly dismissed the thought. When…
Confections And Miracles On Christmas Eve
It was Christmas Eve of 1958. I was six years old. I’d woken up in the dark to pull up my covers closer. The wind was howling as the tree branches smacked against my window. “Dear God, please don’t let Santa freeze tonight,” I prayed. I prayed for everything. Sister Mary Matthew, my first grade…
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