Coming Out of Hiding

Libations at Kate’s. August, 2010. There’s Only One of Me“I don’t post much on Facebook. I teach Sunday School at my church, you know.” The woman at the party shook her head. “I don’t need my pupils’ parents seeing that I’m coming over here for margaritas.” I smiled and nodded. My heart wanted to cry, though. […]


On Figuring out Where to Look for Stuff

Old and Chipped. A Brand New MugI am a maladroit shopper. I don’t experience the thrill of the hunt; cunning store displays don’t woo me. So I wasn’t surprised when I had trouble finding a suitable replacement for my big blue-and-white sailboat coffee mug, the one I use at work. I looked and looked, but […]


On Figuring out Where to Look for Stuff

Old and Chipped. A Brand New MugI am a maladroit shopper. I don’t experience the thrill of the hunt; cunning store displays don’t woo me. So I wasn’t surprised when I had trouble finding a suitable replacement for my big blue-and-white sailboat coffee mug, the one I use at work. I looked and looked, but […]


The Incredible Sweetness of Being, Part One

Cuties and Bananas. A Taste of Tangerines It’s the first “real” day of my vacation. It’s Monday. And I’m not going to work. I’ve scheduled this break from my routine to come after the holiday season, right at the beginning of the new year. I have two goals for this vacation. My grandsons are coming […]


The Incredible Sweetness of Being, Part One

Cuties and Bananas. A Taste of Tangerines It’s the first “real” day of my vacation. It’s Monday. And I’m not going to work. I’ve scheduled this break from my routine to come after the holiday season, right at the beginning of the new year. I have two goals for this vacation. My grandsons are coming […]