The Queen and Kings of Hearts… and Farting and Snoring
Do you know how hard it is to write with a Pug on your lap? It is not an easy task to do. Either the …
Twenty-Six Years Ago, An 800 Number, and A Love That Still Remains
Did you know that you can’t dial an 800 number from Europe? I didn’t. It took me an hour to figure out an access number …
Keep Healing… One Waffle at a Time
I made waffles this morning. I’ve never made waffles before (except at the Hampton Inn – but does that really count?). Grubby was always the …
It’s Hard to Be Hateful When You’re Feeling Grateful
I just came in from shoveling more snow and clearing ice from the driveway, and I am sore, tired, and angry. I am angry that …
Ghosts Of The Past And The Lessons They Taught
I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, but I’ve often thought that everyone comes …
Hope Beneath the Mud and Mess
I stepped away for a few days because Abby and I were traveling and spending time with friends, but I’ve returned to the cold of …
Christmas Eve Somewhere Between Nassau and I Miss You
It’s Christmas Eve on the high seas, somewhere between Nassau and I miss you, and the sadness has finally caught up to me. I knew …