Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving 2009

I’m thankful for all the opportunities I have to watch young minds growing and learning: August doing 10th grade science, history, and literature in online courses; Cody heading off to do the last part of 8th grade with 5 amazing … Continue reading

Disconnected

Disconnected

For seven days we were without Internet service. What an eye-opening experience. The last time I went for an extended time without Internet was when I was at a writer’s retreat for a month in Northern Minnesota. I only got … Continue reading

In Memorium

In Memorium

So often when you make a new friend it’s a package deal. In other words, by extension you become friends with the person’s entire family. That’s how it was when 34, years ago, I met Chris Ferroni. Grammy was part … Continue reading

Coincidence

Coincidence

Isn’t coincidence a fascinating thing? Yesterday was my son’s birthday, Oct 29 and I had a doctor appointment to get the results of biopsy of two small growths on my thyroid. As I sat in the waiting room, I recalled … Continue reading

Lucky Date Night

Lucky Date Night

This week for date night, we decided to take advantage of a coupon that Cindy had recieved in the mail for two free dinners at Blackoak Casino. When we arrived, Cindy presented her coupon and got a complimentary scratcher which … Continue reading