It’s raining. I’m at the library getting children’s books to occupy a young granddaughter. All innocent enough. Suddenly I feel a powerful force drawing me to a book display of gardening books. Never mind that I don’t have a garden this Spring. Never mind that I don’t have a yard yet. I leave with an…
Birds Welcome Here
One of the delights of Spring is birds. What cheers the heart more than birds? Their antics distract us from our daily grind and refresh our weary minds. This week I noticed an especially busy robin in the yard. Strangely, he looked like he had a handlebar mustache! A second look disclosed why. He was…
Better Eating
I was waiting in a public place two days ago and had the opportunity to people watch. What I saw saddened me. Most people were overweight and lacked muscle tone. Have you noticed? Of course, extra pounds aren’t the only result of poor eating habits, dark circles under the eyes and lack of energy…
Mother’s Day Poison
Confession: I wrote this last Mother’s Day. Please humor me by re-reading if you’ve already read it last year. The advice bears repeating. If you’re a newer subscriber, please humor me by reading these tidbits and forgive me for forgetting that it’s Mother’s Day this week and I should have written a new helpful blog…
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Mother’s Day Homemade Chocolates
Mother’s Day is coming soon. Sunday, May 8th. Most women love chocolate, so I thought I’d share my own favorite confection in the hope that it would make some mothers happy on their special day. Although these are high in calories, there are no additives and the ingredients are wholesome. I’ve learned some things…
Just for Mom
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching as I write this. But the following suggestions could be helpful for any gift giving occasion. I compiled these for giving to women, but many are appropriate for men, too. (Think Father’s Day or expensive gifts might be a Mother’s/Father’s Day combined gift.) A practical question must be asked first,…