Family gathering at the Grange Hall in Saco ME... locals and well as those from Florida, France, Alabama, England and...
My Life Articles
Sometimes life is funny, sometimes it’s sad. Sometimes I want to share it and when I do, this is where I post.
Christmas in Florida
Boys and their toys… Olaf on water skis on Christmas Day afternoon
Cousin Camp 2018
Cousin Camp 2018 -...
Looking back — Camino
Four and a half years ago -- in September 2013, I joined a friend to walk the Via Frances (Camino de Santiago de Compostela) in Spain -- we did start in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, but by day 2 we had made our way to Roncesvalles, Spain by crossing Napoleon's Pass...
Let those who have ears…
I admit that I struggle with "the Church" and with the apparent ideologies of parts of the church that I deal with... like the Cursillo Movement. I admit that I struggle to be inclusive, to remember and love these entities that I struggle with, even when we diverge on...
Cultural Appropriation – Really?
I was reading a piece in the Washington Post concerning "Cultural Appropriation." The whole thing struck me as absurd, so my next step is to research this term and what it means to folks. From Wikipedia (via Google): Cultural appropriation is the adoption or use of...
Fall in New England
We spent a long weekend in Westerly, RI visiting my husband's family. Now that is what Fall should be like... frost in the morning, cool, clear beautiful days, and trees beginning to burst out in fiery colors. At home it was in the 80's. In New England it was in the...
Welcome Luke
Luke showed up yesterday. He weighed in at a healthy 8lb 9oz and is doing very well. I got to hold him for a while, which is one of the most pleasant of my recent experiences. I pray that this child will be healthy, happy, safe, gentle and kind. I pray for him to...
Scrapbooking the Girls
Over the weekend, I made a couple of pages. I needed to update my office to include photos of the newest little one, Avery. Other scrapbook pages: [gallery type="rectangular"...
Avery and Friends: January 17, 2014
Avery and friends Avery Harper joined the family on January 16, 2014. That makes 4 [grand]girls!
Looking back — the only video from Marie’s Wedding
OLLI: Writing our lives
The is the 3rd or 4th time round that I have taken part in the "Writing Our Lives" class offer through our local OLLI@Auburn organization (Osher Lifelong Learners Institute at Auburn). I'm just a beginner! The class is filled with people who have been there for many...