Where There Is Space There Shall Be Stuff

Where There Is Space There Shall Be Stuff

When I was a girl, my family would make several trips to Eastern Washington to visit our relatives.  We knew the routine, bring your stuff out to the garage and dad will load it in the car.  I was always amazed how my father could pack the car and get all our stuff in...
High Hopes for a Better Year 2021

High Hopes for a Better Year 2021

“2020 don’t let the door hit you on the way out!”  As far as I’m concern, year 2020 can go into oblivion and never ever be seen again!  Kids in the future will have to endure an entire school year of History class devoted just to the year 2020! – Internet meme Can we...
The Nutcracker at Christmas Time

The Nutcracker at Christmas Time

The day had been full of preparations getting ready to see the ballet company perform.  We all were in our finest attire along with grandma in her newly purchased long dress.  Our family had arrived early to the auditorium admiring the ornate structure with red...
Come On Get Going I Don’t Have Time

Come On Get Going I Don’t Have Time

  I pressed down on the gas pedal as my hands gripped the steering wheel.  “Come on, Come on.  Can’t you go any faster?”  I mumbled at the car ahead of me.  I was late and no one seemed to care that I had places to go and appointments to keep.  “For crying out...
Being Grateful Makes Me Happy

Being Grateful Makes Me Happy

  Fall has made its entrance into the Northwest.  The landscape has changed showing off a brilliance of amber, gold, and bronze color spreading amongst the emerald evergreens. The cool crisp air causes my nose to run and my ears to hurt reminding me that it is...
To the Finish Line

To the Finish Line

  Back in seventh grade, in the late 70’s, I joined the schools track team.  The coach asked me if I wanted to do the 440, now called the 400.  Shoot, how hard could it be to run around the track once, I had thought.  Now mind you, I am no runner, but I was young...

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