Plant Sale Season
An Abundance of Vegetation This is the time of year that many colleges, universities, and non-profit corporations hold plant sales. Diligent students and volunteers have been propagating plant starts for months, and now they are showcasing the results of their work....
Moments of Joy
Last week I drove to San Diego for my son’s wedding. Helping him and his fiancee put the final touches on their plans, then stepping back and participating in each event, I experienced joy over and over, breath-stopping joy. And in unexpected places. I think...
5 Ways You Can Help the Parents of a Newborn
A new baby in your family! Everyone is so excited, and no one more so than the grandparents. But how can you help with the new baby without overwhelming your kids? When my first child was born, we lived 3000 miles away from our families, and I couldn’t have been...
Second Chances
Today’s post is an essay I wrote during a recent writing workshop. The prompt was “In 500 words write about a time that you were given a second chance.” It was an interesting exercise, and elicited some forgotten memories. Life is what happens...
Humbug Rabbit: Springtime Traditions at Grandma’s, Part 3
I love spring, and the spiritual renewal it brings. I love the flowers blooming all around me: crocuses, daffodils and freesias popping out of the ground; magnolia, apple and cherry blossoms in the trees. I also love our family holiday traditions, especially the ones...
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