Carrying My Canoe

  We love spending time at our favorite lake in the summer.  I love watching the water in all its moods – but when it’s calm and still like glass, nothing beats taking the canoe and spending some peaceful moments paddling along the shore.   My son even...

When a Detour is the Best Path Forward

I got to spend a few days enjoying the mountains of Colorado last week.  A little hiking, a little running, a little reading, a little writing and lots of just soaking up the sun and the scenery.  During walks or hikes I love taking photographs along the way.  When I...

Lessons from the Nursing Home

My children spent 2 hours at a local nursing home the weekend before Christmas, visiting with the residents and singing (along with the rest of their school group) a few off-key Christmas carols. Their intent is always to play games and put together puzzles and other...