
Random Thoughts on December in Seattle
This December thus far has brought us a lot of Seattle gray. A lot of

This December thus far has brought us a lot of Seattle gray. A lot of

Remembering last week’s Thanksgiving celebration brings a smile to my face. I think the memories

Today is our wedding anniversary, so I am remembering all the anniversaries that have come
I’ve written before about the Great Migration of 1843—the first large wagon train along the
The other evening my husband pulled an old throw out of the closet and settled
In 1817, the North West Company established Fort Nez Perce where the Walla Walla River
Most years about this time I get frantic over Christmas preparations. This year is particularly
In recognition of Black History Month, this last post in February is about two experiences
Forty years ago today, September 4, 1979, I started working for Hallmark Cards. It was
We have all had times when life changed in an instant—an accident, illness, natural disaster,

Now that my daughter is in her mid-thirties, I thought we had passed all the

A couple of weeks ago a friend told me about her family’s experience setting up

Every once in a while I come across a book that intimidates me. Sometimes, it’s
I wasn’t able to go to the Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc. (OWFI) writing conference earlier
I’ve written before about my dislike of beauty parlors, which dates back to early childhood.
As my children were growing up, I told them frequently, “You have to make choices
Deborah Shouse is one of my writer friends and mentors. For many years, Deborah has
There is one issue that I continue to debate with my husband of almost forty
When our youngest sibling (a boy) was born, my ten-year-old brother announced in awe, “When
I’ve described before some of the problems I’ve faced because my parents decided to call