I look forward to the day when I travel again. I am not sure when it will be or what it will look like. But, I do know that I am ready to travel again. In May 2016, my sister, Christine, and I [...]
I like when I can shout I did it! The exclamation is not reserved for a certain age. Anyone can experience that moment of satisfaction. For example, I was especially delighted when my [...]
My mother spent many hours in The Garden. It was a special place behind the barn on our property in Ames, N.Y. The Garden afforded Mom a place to express herself through nature. “The best place [...]
When I was little, Grandma Moore, my great-grandmother, was the family photographer. When we gathered for special family events with my father’s side of the family, Grandma Moore showed up [...]
As a result of my very first Girl Scout sleep-away camping experience, I knew I wanted to be a Red Cap forever. As a kid, I enjoyed the outdoors. I didn’t mind bugs or worms. But, I did not [...]
Life might go smoother if we all would just follow directions. Teachers give directions. Directions are printed on clothing for washing. And booklets, containing instructions, are included with [...]
In the summer of 2012, I met Dad’s adopted chicken. While at his home up north, my 84-year-old father struck up a love affair with a chicken he named Emily. Dad’s adopted chicken actually lived [...]
I plan to keep laughing. I love to laugh. Sometimes, I laugh during inappropriate moments. I cannot control my outbursts. A tickling sensation starts deep down in my belly. It flits around and [...]
**I like mouth stories Mimi, whispers Max as he nuzzles close to me. I love when I have the opportunity to put my three-year-old grandson Max down for his afternoon nap or when I am the [...]
On My Terms is my 2021 New Year’s resolution. I do not usually make a year-end declaration. I am not a smoker, over-weight, nor do I have any heinous habits that need to be curbed. I have [...]
