Still Praying Together
It was the fall of 1960 when I met Lisa. We were in second grade together in Mrs. Alexander’s room.… Read More
Mother’s Day Weekend
I went to the farm yesterday. I wanted to spend some time in my mother’s childhood home…the home of my… Read More
Keep Walking
I have several people in my life who are walking a challenging path right now. From my cousin with mesothelioma… Read More
Gardening
In 1986, Hubby #2 joined a medical practice in a small mountain town in Colorado. My daughter was just turning… Read More
Like a Boss
When you are on your own, you need to be proactive and assertive when you are dealing with people in… Read More
My Favorite Wildflower
“Trillium – My Favorite Wildflower” It’s a toss-up…trillium or Jack-in-the-Pulpit. I love them both, but since Jack-in-the-Pulpit doesn’t grow on… Read More
Overwhelming Tasks
My friend Deneene has been widowed three years now. Shortly after her husband died, she became friends with a fellow… Read More
Sold to the Highest Bidder
On September 13, 2000, David Case wrote an article in Mother Jones Magazine about West Virginia’s Mountain (Party) Mama…Denise Giardina.… Read More
Dream a Little Dream of Me 2.0
“Is this a dream?” Mr. Virgo has been gone over five years now. In those five years, I have had… Read More
My Life Mosaic
Every day since Mr. Virgo died, God has handed me a small tile and asked me to put it on… Read More