“Want to know the most haunted cemetery in America?” the book asked, written by Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous married ghosthunters. I immediately felt sorry for those who lived near that graveyard. Can you imagine having to drive past this place, especially late at night? Then I read on. The most haunted cemetery in […]
It’s now officially fall. I love this season—so poignant, mysterious, and soul-stirring. The leaves are turning, the air is cool and crisp. The light is deepening. And even though I feel the usual wonder, this particular fall takes on special meaning. I’ve just turned 70. How did this happen? 70? Good God. Wasn’t 17 […]
The other day on social media, I came across one of my favorite stories—a tale of determination, persistence, and grit. In this case, the saga involved writer Louisa May Alcott. It’s easy to believe famous authors (and artists of any kind) have this easy glide into fame and success. Unfortunately, for most, that’s not the […]
Yes, I know canines can be gross, messy, and slobbery. They can also stretch our patience to the breaking point. Sometimes I’m ready to ask our terrier Libby to leave and yap incessantly somewhere else. Still, there’s one thing Libby does better than many humans. She displays impeccable manners in the following four […]
Who knew? Trees aren’t just beautiful shade givers. It turns out they have hidden lives and amazing talents we humans never see. Here are four fascinating facts about our leaf-bearing friends… They’re social. Trees have extensive, underground root communities that share resources, like water. Often dubbed the “Wood Wide Web,” trees can even send distress […]
Sometimes life serves up a poignant, full-circle moment. This happened recently when I went to visit my son Paul who had just adopted a kitten. “She’s adorable,” I gushed, petting the sweet little tan, black, and white calico. Looking at her, I couldn’t help thinking back to a kitten Randy and I had when […]
Excerpt from “Tail Wags and Whiskers…” “…The morning after Super Bowl Sunday, Rocky didn’t appear for breakfast, his favorite meal. At first, I wasn’t alarmed. The cat had disappeared inside the house before, including that time he got lost inside the den ceiling. But that was in his more active youth. He hadn’t done that […]
It sounded like a woman screaming deep in the woods. I opened my eyes at 2:00 a.m. and listened. There it was again. “Is something dying out there?” I wondered, thinking a rabbit or a squirrel was being murdered. Then I heard it again, only nearer this time, shrill and desperate sounding. Eventually, this […]
I think there’s a special place in heaven for certain humans. Sometimes it’s easy not to notice what they do or take their gifts for granted. But more and more, when I see them, I want to say thank you. The hard-working people who bring us things – Amazon, groceries, FedEx trucks, UPS, and […]
