Hi ‘Ya! A few weeks ago at church we had an opportunity to sponsor a child in Uganda. We took up the chance, and I just finished writing a hand written letter to our boy, Raymond, a 7 year old…
Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House: First Place!
I got an email from Coastal Living’s Associate Features Editor. She said that out of nearly 3500 entries, I’d been selected as their FIRST PLACE winner! I’m totally flabbergasted.
A Hummingbird in the House
Last week a hummingbird flew into the house up to the 2nd story ceiling. Remembering a trick I’d read long ago I held up a clear bowl of red water and the bird followed me down the stairs. But just as I neared the patio door my dog Bingo jumped up and snatched the bird in his mouth.
The Easy Trick to Getting Crisp, Eye-Catching Photos
Well hi there! Hope your week’s going great! I have a confession to make: as the family pest historian I shoot a gazillion photos. I’ve always wanted to take good photographs, but if anyone mentions the words aperture or shutter…
My Hero, The Black Widow Catcher
My Hero, The Black Widow Catcher. Just before my mom died in 1967 my father came to my first grade class for Career Day. His mission? To talk about being a doctor in the Navy. Unfortunately, a black widow spider…
“I Did Nothing Special. I’m just an Ordinary Person.”
My Grandma Helen passed away last month. She was nearly 99. I had the honor of caring for her a few times in her later years, and over the course of those visits she told me about her life. This…