You see…

Yesterday was my mother's 85th birthday. She wanted to have lunch at the Olive Garden, so that's what we did. At first I thought, "Couldn't you choose a better restaurant than that for your 85th?" but it didn't surprise me, and I didn't say anything. My brother and his family came up and we all…

a simple smile

Jack told me the other day that the place where we buy our apples, Perry's Orchard, also sells Christmas trees, and that I had to see them for myself. We both really like the man who owns and runs this orchard/farm. He is friendly, kind and honest.  Even though there are places closer to us…

Seeing with the heart

I recently came across this photograph of my father. He was about to turn 32 years old,....the same age as my sons are now (they are  30 and 33). He looks like a little boy to me...under that serious hat and coat. When I take a moment to imagine what his life must have been,…