Always Something to Remind Me


Today's writing idea:  A song comes on the radio and instantly, you’re transported to a different time and place. Which song(s) bring back memories for you and why? Be sure to mention the song, and describe the memory it evokes. The radio in my car crapped out earlier this winter.  My husband got me a … Continue reading Always Something to Remind Me

Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, Down In My Heart


What a fun song, eliciting smiles and memories of childhood songs from Sunday school or church-sponsored summer camps.  The Weekly Photo Challenge:  JOY,  put this song in my head and it's been there since last Friday (when the challenge was posted).  It also made this nice picture posted by Stephanie Ackerman Designs even more meaningful … Continue reading Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, Down In My Heart

Giving Without Expectation


Last week, on his birthday, I shared a thank you to my brother-in-law, Paul.  I have more than a few brothers-in-law and each is special; not only because they love my sisters!  My brother-in-law, Jon, also celebrated his birthday this month.  He and my sister have been together since college!  It rained like crazy on their … Continue reading Giving Without Expectation

My First Job After College


I love my job. Really. I do. Almost thirty years after graduating from college I can honestly say, I'm in the perfect and right job for me. That's not to say I've not had great jobs before. There are several jobs that I've loved along the way: waitressing, director of a nursery school, director of … Continue reading My First Job After College