How Eric Carle helped me keep a promise
I knew first graders expected to learn to read. Furthermore, because they were six, they expected to learn right now! Continue reading How Eric Carle helped me keep a promise
Category: Remembering
Losing a friend shouldn’t happen like this
“All my best friends move away; they get divorced or their husbands are transferred. All of them move, but not like this. Not with bombs and broken glass in the night and the FBI. Not like this.” Continue reading Losing a friend shouldn’t happen like this
Love is why I carry a hanky
Throughout my life, I’ve gone through cycles of birthday parties, bridal and baby showers. Now is the time for goodbyes. Continue reading Love is why I carry a hanky
Stitching America back together
Today is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by the … Continue reading Stitching America back together
Permanently pressed on our hearts
Lorraine & Oliver Today in 1947 these two youngsters began their life together. They met on a blind date, set … Continue reading Permanently pressed on our hearts
Were you raised in a barn? I was.
My younger brother and I often laugh at the fact that we were indeed raised in a barn. Or what … Continue reading Were you raised in a barn? I was.
We are always the same age inside
Three weeks ago, I attended my fiftieth high school reunion and it was amazing. Simply amazing. Amazing that it’s been … Continue reading We are always the same age inside
Book report: It ain’t over till it’s over
Originally posted on Lorie Smith Schaefer:
Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War By Tony Horwitz Think you understand… Continue reading Book report: It ain’t over till it’s over
Mid-week Wisdom
Novel cookies from childhood
Quick Fudge Cookies From the kitchen of Ellie McCormack & Libby McCormack Cooper Aunt Ellie made these for family … Continue reading Novel cookies from childhood
