I visited a former workplace last Friday. I haven’t been in that building in over twenty years. It’s a grocery store where I worked three...

We have a locally owned bookstore in my area called Always Buying Books. They are extremely involved in the community. They donate books...

I take a lot of satisfaction and pride in a job well done. Even simple things like finally getting all of my family’s dishes done and put...

Kids today don’t know how good they have it. I grew up hearing my parents say the same thing about my generation. We recently had a...

A client brought her 18 month old great-grandson into my office last week. He was well-behaved, but a toddler is always a toddler. He ran...

It’s interesting how we use the same words we’ve used for years without even thinking about them. People who are married for a long time...

I’ve been extremely busy lately. This time of year I have business trips, writing conferences, family birthdays, and my wedding...

Labor Day weekend is a happy time for many of us. Most of us get a long weekend, which allows us to spend more time with family and...

A supportive spouse is the most precious thing in the world. My husband and I have our differences, but we’ve always supported each...

I recently came across this cute poem when I was trying to unwind from a grueling day. I like enough that I decided to share it. The Lion...

I’m a writer. Deep down in my soul, that’s all I’ve ever wanted to be. I’m often surprised by the response I receive when I tell people...

As summer starts winding down, I begin thinking about winter. My instincts urge me to preserve nature’s bounty to enjoy during the cold...

Moving is probably my least favorite thing in the world. I would rather have a root canal than move. I spent the past weekend moving my...

I’m moving a relative into a senior apartment this weekend, so I’ve been extremely busy and more than a little stressed. As you may know,...

Today was the first day of school in my city. Kids, who looked like they were middle school age, were gathered in front of my neighbor’s...

Senior housing. The term has always sent chills up my spine. I imagined senior housing to be like the place where my aunt spent the last...

I watched my grandson today. To say I’m exhausted is a severe understatement. He just turned three years old, and he had that amazing...

I’ve worked for the same company for ten years. I’ve worked with the same core group of people for the past nine years. We’ve become a...

My grandson turned 3 years old today. It doesn’t seem possible that he should already be so big. It seems like just last month that my...

It’s been a while since I shared any of my work with you. I’m particularly proud of this story. I wrote “Lost Sheep” for a competition...