Monthly Archives: August 2014

It’s Sunday night of Labor Day weekend, 2014. And, it is still not over. Friday I had a fantastic doctor’s visit with rave reviews. Friday afternoon, I enjoyed the company of two friends who shared in thunderous laughter. Friday night … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year when students leave for college for the first time, or leave returning students. This week, I bid farewell to three 2014 postgrads who are now starting their collegiate journey. Two students I’ve had for 12 … Continue reading →

When I walked into the guest bedroom tonight, I saw a red dog collar on the floor. I called Bailey to come over so I could put her collar back on.  Bailey kept backing away while Harrigan kept jumping up on … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again: Beavercreek high school show choir camp. It’s always exciting for me to be a part of this organization’s annual summer camp. It’s an intense week of learning the coming year’s competition music and choreography. … Continue reading →

A dear friend has passed, and although I am sad, I feel so blessed to have shared some wonderful, memorable musical experiences with her. Carolyn Bendrick and I met Spring 1996 when she joined the music ranks at Normandy Methodist … Continue reading →

I just finished teaching two adoption classes at ACTION Adoption Services. This is something I have thoroughly enjoyed doing for the past 12 years. It is always so exciting to meet, and work with these prospective adoptive parents who come … Continue reading →

Wow! Forty years? 1974 was a big year for me.  My mother was pregnant with my baby brother, Destin, who would be born November 4, sharing this date with the wedding anniversary of President & Mrs. Lincoln.  Yes, that was … Continue reading →

A quick visit to my hometown, Elwood, IN, and lunch with Mother, and some wonderful friends: Nancy Sumner, Mark Rogers, Pat Rice, and Bill Savage. I also visited the graves of my birth father, and my mother’s brother, Uncle Ron. … Continue reading →

To celebrate the start of my 11 day vacation, day two was filled with a delightful trip to Lexington Kentucky and Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. At 7:45 AM, my destination was Lexington Kentucky to visit the girlhood sites of … Continue reading →

I am nearing the Ohio – Indiana state lines. Thus far, it is been an easy and enjoyable drive. A beautiful sunlit sky, a little hazy, makes for a pleasant view. Most of the interstate is walled with tall, healthy … Continue reading →