
The Library - A Housing of Words
My earliest memory was anxious trepidation when walking into my hometown public library.

Hoarding Battles
Our attic qualifies as a place where we guard and preserve our hidden treasures, among many other random items, but I wish it didn’t.

What Am I Waiting For?
One hour set aside
Clear and tidy desk top
Select the paper, sharpen pencils

The Power of Music
What Makes Music So Powerful? Good soulful music moves through your mind, rolls around, pops the toe, loosens your jaw, and ah!



Observations on a Boat
My husband and I celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary a few years ago. We honored our four decades together….

Dancing With Dementia
Mom has dementia, but she doesn’t know it. The amazing thing about Mom is that she lives rather contently in her own ‘reality,’ which is an entire world of unreality. Her dementia has bubble-wrapped her in an imaginary world of make-believe.

Making Connections
Remember a taut string attached to two paper cups? Of course, it’s a kid’s first telephone!

My Interior Decorator
Are you constantly picking up after your loved ones? A fresh perspective maybe all you need.


The Grace of Ordinary Days
The other day my husband said, “If someone ever wants to find me it will be so easy. I do the same thing morning after morning.” It’s true.


Family Photo Eviction Notice
This letter serves as an official notice to remove yourself from the corner in the guest bedroom.
Are You Future-Proofed
Are you Future-Proofed? Not sure? Neither was I. The term has been tossed around, and I wondered what it meant, so I looked it up.

January Clean Up
Do you get excited about January? It seems like most people do. It’s a New Year and with it comes reflection, new beginnings, and new (same) diet and workout resolutions.


Welcome to our Blog
It was our love for the written word that brought us together. We are five women representing diverse backgrounds.