(A version of this piece first appeared in July 2020.) I should have listened. Before we even left the house, I saw the weather report calling for the possibility of passing snow squalls. In the car, I heard the radio announcer caution listeners about how the snow was coming down West of us in big,... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Farmer’s Markets
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, July 6 – 12. What I'm grateful for: —Farmers Markets. When I was a... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Fireworks
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, June 29 – July 5. What I'm grateful for: —Partying like it's 1776. Who... Continue Reading →
Six unwritten rules of life
There's unwritten rules in life. You're walking into work or a store, you hold the door open for the person behind you. If you see an older person or someone walking with a limp, you hold the door an extra beat longer. It's an unwritten rule. Life is full of rules like this. I'm noticing... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Beautiful Day
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, June 22 – 28. What I'm grateful for: —Giving your best. When I get... Continue Reading →
Some people change
(I originally ran this story on May 1, 2018. I've made a few updates.) I met Sam eight or nine years ago. He wore a flashy jacket and tie and was shaking hands like a local politician running for office. He was gripping and grinning, trying to make contact with as many people as possible.... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Oh, the Places
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, June 15 – 21. What I'm grateful for: —Power when we need it. Scotty,... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: One girl’s words
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, June 8 – 14. What I'm grateful for: —Sweet dreams. A good night’s sleep.... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Standing up to bullies
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, June 1 – 7. What I'm grateful for: —A sunny day. I wrote this... Continue Reading →

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