Relationships and Going Places

It occurs to me how useful it might have been had my darling grandmothers left me some idea of how the heck to deal with growing old. They both made it to 98, and while I doubt I’ll live that long, it might be instructive to learn how they retained positive attitudes, as they did more »

Here is a reminder of how everything we do has an extended effect. If it is so dramatic with plum and maple trees, how much more so with people? It gives me pause to realize that each of us has the power to change the world we live in one thought, one action, one child, one plant at a time more »

It's the time of year that reviewers make selections for holiday gifts. We've narrowed the field to children's books. Adults will order these books at times for themselves, relishing them once more or discovering new treasures. Curl up, like our friend, Mr. Rabbit, with a good children's book. more »

I’ve always prided myself on keeping my home neat and clutter-free. But I’ve had a recurring nightmare: I leave home for a mundane errand and never come back because I have a heart attack or stroke. I see my relatives coming into my home — and opening cabinets, drawers, closets ... At that point, I wake up in a cold sweat. more »