Nurse Debbie Takes Flight
Wayne is settled in for the day with the remote, telephone, computer, pillows, pills and other paraphernalia at his side, and I’m off to Seattle to visit my cousin, Shirley. It’s her birthday. She recently had hip replacement surgery, so instead of our usual birthday treat of buttered popcorn and a movie we’re planning dinner at her apartment with plenty of chatter and laughter. Shirley is a former nun and the inspiration for my book CHANGING HABITS. No one can be around her bubbly personality and not laugh. It’s going to be a good d Read more
Nurse Debbie
It’s a dark afternoon in Mudville, and I’m not talking about baseball. Wayne is in pain, bad, bad back pain with a bulging disk. To put it mildly, when my husband is hurting he isn’t exactly Mr. Read more
Driving with Jazmine
My oldest granddaughter, Jazmine Lynn, has her driver’s permit. She was with me the other day and said, "Grandma, let me drive so you can relax." Relax. You’ve got to be kidding me! An entire spiritual renewal took place two minutes after Jazz got behind the wheel. I haven’t been this close to God in years. In fact, when Jazz ran the stop sign, my entire life passed before my eyes. I wanted to tell her she missed the stop sign but my mouth was so dry I couldn’t speak. We arrived at the store, and Jazz parked and smile Read more
The Dating Game
My daughter, Jody, introduced me to the young man she’s been dating recently. (Jody was divorced several years ago, and I deeply admired everything she did to save her marriage.) Wayne and I have waited patiently for her to get back into the dating scene, praying God will send a good man into her life.
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Hobbies Are a Good Thing
My dear husband has made a momentous decision. He's decided to take up golf. First thing Monday morning, he went out and purchased golf clubs. We hadn't even finished unpacking the car! Then yesterday Wayne and his best friend, Norm, were out at the driving range, swinging their clubs and enjoying some “man time.” Wayne was enthusiastic and excited, and I think this will be wonderful for him. His new hobby may be a good thing for me, too. Let’s see–more time to knit, shop for yarn, play with the g
Command Peformace
My youngest grandson, Jaxon, took his first steps yesterday! He placed his hands on top of his head and started walking, laughing all the way. Trust me, this family doesn’t lack for a sense of drama–or humor!
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When Nothing Goes Right
Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seemed to go right? Last Sunday was that kind of day for me. I was in Columbus, OH, for a yarn tradeshow and only packed a carry-on. Unfortunately I didn’t take into consideration that I might purchase any yarn at the show, hence I couldn’t zip my suitcase closed. Thankfully a friend agreed to cart the yarn home for me. When it was time to leave for the airport the car that had agreed to take me didn’t arrive. That was fine. I’m perfectly capable of climbing into a cab. Then, as Read more
Of Cameos and Yarn
I finally found my way to a little shop that has been recommended to me by several people who know I collect cameos. My good friend, Mary Lou Carney, and others, all knew I would love this place, and they were right! Monica Beth Fowler of Delectable Collectables, in Micanopy, FL, was an absolute delight–a soul sister, with about 1,500 cameos in her shop. Of course, I couldn’t leave without taking one or two home with me.
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Heading to the Northwest
Wayne and I are packing up the car to head north for the summer and fall. It’s hard to leave Florida but I am in desperate need of a Grandkid fix. We have audio books and I’ve got no less then six knitting projects all ready to go. We have busy summer plans, including a class reunion for me and a cousin reunion on Wayne’s side of the family. I’ll be checking in next week and updating you on our cross country trip. Read more