Diane 1/28/26 Diane 1/28/26

Putting the World on Notice

As we welcome another New Year, most of us engage in self-reflection.

Gail 1/7/26 Gail 1/7/26

Are you a Collector?

Are you a collector?

I am.

I’m not an art collector, stamp collector, or rare artifact collector. I collect things — groups of things and things I like — that evoke memories or hold special meaning.

Gail 1/5/26 Gail 1/5/26

Happy New Year

What a year it has been for five women who took a leap of faith and started this blog.

Clement Clarke Moore 12/24/25 Clement Clarke Moore 12/24/25

A Visit from St. Nicholas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

Gail Smith 12/17/25 Gail Smith 12/17/25

Montage of Holiday Memories

To honor the spirit of the holidays, whatever holiday you observe, we, the five writers, have briefly recounted a special Christmas memory. We share them with you to evoke your own special memories.

Marcie Miller 12/14/25 Marcie Miller 12/14/25

Christmas Magic

Our family was not a C and E family. No, we were the real deal. We came to church every Sunday, not just on Christmas and Easter. My mother had been a religious education major when she met my dad in college, and his family was descended from a line of Lutheran ministers that could be traced all the way back to Germany and the reformation.

Gloria 11/5/25 Gloria 11/5/25

Love, Marriage and the Baby Carriage

I was wondering if fewer young adults were getting married and having babies, so I intentionally started to investigate for proof against what I consider a sadness. My first disproof came on a visit to the farmers' market.

Gail 10/29/25 Gail 10/29/25

The Vernors Ginger Ale Queen

A petite Irish Catholic woman who spent her adult life in Detroit, Michigan, and was the unofficial Queen of Vernors Ginger Ale.

Barb 10/15/25 Barb 10/15/25

Laughter Rx - 1/day

When was the last time you had a good old-fashioned belly laugh?

Patricia T 10/5/25 Patricia T 10/5/25

But It’s a Dry Heat

Oh, It’s summer in the desert

Snowbirds have made their retreat

It’s a hundred in the shade

But say hey – it’s a dry heat!

Marcie Miller 9/21/25 Marcie Miller 9/21/25

How Aspens Got Their Gold - A Modern Day Fable

It was a jittery time in the Universe, and all the Gods and Goddesses were nervous. Their rulers were arguing, and that was never a good thing. Reigning together over the Universe were the God of Winter and his twin sister, the Goddess of Summer.

Marcie Miller 8/17/25 Marcie Miller 8/17/25

STA-PUF PRO SPORT

Gene glared at me, wounded. He was hurt – mostly that I was laughing at him, because who likes to be laughed at? And there I was, tears streaming, shaking with laughter, doubled over with silent guffaws and unable to stop, or even catch my breath without a braying rasp. To be fair, he was also actually injured.

Barb 8/13/25 Barb 8/13/25

My Pet Peeve

I’m guessing all of us have at least one pet peeve, one that makes us roll our eyes, bite our tongues, or count to ten.

Gloria 7/9/25 Gloria 7/9/25

My Dragonfly

What does a dragonfly symbolize? Some say renewal, positive forces, or the power of life. In some cultures, it holds a deep spiritual meaning of wisdom or pointing to a higher self.

Barb 7/2/25 Barb 7/2/25

The “F” Word

So, call me “a goody two shoes” but fart was a no-no word growing up in our household, or at least I thought so.

Diane 6/25/25 Diane 6/25/25

Sailing with Aunt Jean

My Aunt Jean was a combination of Auntie Mame and Captain Jack Sparrow. She drank like a sailor but could affect the manners of the well-bred. From 1953 until 1967, Aunt Jean sailed the seas on what was known as America’s ocean liner, The United States.