Misc.

Lately, there have been fewer employees at the stores I shop at. And what a time for it to be happening in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! In fact, while I was at my neighborhood grocery store last week, I noticed how none of the regular lanes were open.

“Make sure you call them Daddy and Mommy.” That was my father’s advice to me in the weeks leading up to my wedding. It felt strange to think that I would use those beloved names on people other than my own parents. I had to wrap my mind around the idea, but it started to

Today my Google photos made a suggestion for a 2021 year in review photo book.  Of course my first thought was that they just want me to spend more money on their products.   But as I started looking at my 2021 photos, memories of this past year came flooding back to my mind. In fact,

While attending a wedding recently, a friend and I were chatting. Not only had we realized that it had been quite a while since we conversed, but it seemed that was the case with many of our friends who were also at the wedding. What had happened?  Oh right … 2020 … ‘nuff said, right?

The saying goes that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. I fully embrace this phrase. I do not like change. I can be a slow adapter. I know this about myself and try to keep it in check. When I can sense that change is coming, I start mentally preparing myself

After spending my entire life gathered around the Thanksgiving table with family in New York – immediate and extended, it was surreal the first time it was just my family of five in Texas.  Don’t get me wrong. We made it special as we set the table and cooked every side dish imaginable. We began

As we come to another Thanksgiving and I think about what a year it’s been, it can be easy to focus on the more difficult and sorrow filled times of the year.  Many have lost loved ones, received tough medical diagnoses, or have faced difficult financial situations. As I reflect on this past year, even

I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe Thanksgiving is this week. Where did this year go?? While many are planning menus, shopping at the grocery store, and arranging travels, the fact remains that the holiday season is filled with mixed emotions. For some, this is a reminder of loss. Maybe you lost a

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is after the resurrection, when Jesus appears to his disciples who have returned to fishing. Simon Peter goes fishing and takes several of his disciple friends with him. They fish all night and end up with empty nets. Jesus stands on the shore and tells them to

Recently I traveled to another city for my cousin’s wedding.  Almost everything went well that weekend.  Everyone who was traveling got to the wedding safely and on time.  The wedding was beautiful and the celebration was a joyous occasion for our family.     But after all the wedding festivities had ended and we were preparing to