Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

Perhaps like most people, I have never been one to go out of my way to be in search of friends. Those few who stuck with me over the years came into my world “organically,” or by chance encounters, and … Continue reading →

After the 2009 fire at our previous residence, there was just one thing that I wanted to make sure of. That is, upon completion of the rebuild, a Japanese maple tree was planted in the front yard in place of … Continue reading →

Years ago, David and I were at the wedding of David’s brother John and his first bride-to-be. We were their best man and bride’s maid respectively. They have since divorced. In any event, the night before the event, we had … Continue reading →

Looking back, I have always been healthy my entire life. Aside from getting the right amount of sleep each night, rarely over-eating, and some pure luck, I attribute this primarily to some simple habits that were instilled in me by … Continue reading →

Lately, I’ve often been thinking a lot about the song, “My Way,” by Frank Sinatra. The lyrics of this song truly sum up my life, as I am sure it does for many others – even though each of us … Continue reading →

Today, February 17, 2024, we are celebrating our 52nd wedding anniversary. I consider any time given to us to spend together over the half-century mark, which we celebrated in 2022, as an “omake (o-mah-keh)” or “special extra.” It reminds me … Continue reading →

In December 2023, David and I met up with our dear friends, Karen and George, and visited Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, in Memphis, Tennessee. Karen has always been a huge fan of Elvis. From there, we drove to … Continue reading →

Recently, at the annual Thanksgiving gathering at Jesse and Kathy’s place in Ohio, I ended up talking with Jessica, our oldest granddaughter, until 3:56 a.m. I don’t remember what time we began our conversation, but I simply treasure the fact … Continue reading →

Yesterday marked the last day of home-care visits for David by a physical therapist from Henry Ford Hospital. Since October 10, the day he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance from his work, it seemed like a long … Continue reading →

Typically, I pre-post my blogs for the 17th of each month. This blog, in contrast, is being prepared and posted in David’s hospital room – on the day of this posting. Phew! A week flew by quickly since last Tuesday … Continue reading →