How Many Summers Do We Have Left?
Lately, I have heard many parents, celebrities, and professionals discuss how they have so little time with their children before they go to college. In a very distraught voice, I overheard a young parent say, "I only have seven more summers with my child before they leave home."
Sailor and the Sea
The sailor had been alone at sea for a long time, but not long before he started talking to the sea. At first, the crashing, bubbling, and salt-scratching his palate of a life raft were nothing but ordinary noises,
The Goldilocks Conundrum
Did Goldilocks strive for just-right perfection or settle for a balanced midpoint given only three choices?
How Do You Choose?
I pull up to the red light and see him standing very close to my car. He's holding a small cardboard sign. His hands and face hold many days of dirt, etched in the wrinkles of his brow and the ridges of his worn-out knuckles.
Our Pets Come with a Price
Have you ever had a pet? Whether adopted, gifted, purchased, or found, our furry friends become a cherished part of the family.
A Small Sea Scallop
On the Sea of Cortez’ wet morning sand
I found a small shell that fit snugly in my hand
Sunday Dinner
“Come over for dinner next Sunday” is the opening line for a cornucopia of entertainment, food, and heart-to-hearts.
Libraries and the Banning of Books
As a child, my parents couldn’t afford to buy my siblings and me books, so we regularly checked out tall stacks at the local library for free. Comfort, information, wonder, freedom, and libraries are all connected in my mind.
Bindings of Life
Why do you love libraries? Why do you love books? I love them because of all the possibilities each book holds within its binding.
The Carnegie Libraries
Ask any New Yorker the best way to get to Carnegie Hall, and they will probably say, “Practice.”
The Library - A Housing of Words
My earliest memory was anxious trepidation when walking into my hometown public library.
Hoarding Battles
Our attic qualifies as a place where we guard and preserve our hidden treasures, among many other random items, but I wish it didn’t.
What Am I Waiting For?
One hour set aside
Clear and tidy desk top
Select the paper, sharpen pencils
The Power of Music
What Makes Music So Powerful? Good soulful music moves through your mind, rolls around, pops the toe, loosens your jaw, and ah!
Observations on a Boat
My husband and I celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary a few years ago. We honored our four decades together….
