On a recent trip to Texas to visit my eldest son and his family, I was able to tag along to Texas Children's Hospital for some appointments for my ten-year…

On one of my many trips to visit my grandchildren, the seven-year old had a few very pointed questions for me, as children often do.  It had to do with…

We often get annoyed by things we don't understand.  It's like some sort of contest that we just have to win so we fight and struggle to comprehend that which…

Old folks always want to tell their stories and very often they are embellished at least a bit.  It's all about how tough life used to be in their day. …

Have you ever noticed that when a man swears, he never says, "Oh, Buddha!" or, "Allah!", but, rather, "Jesus Christ!"? And, has it become apparent that pretty much everything is…

As I studied the beauty of the gladiolas in a vase on my kitchen table, my mind wandered...Man is pretty smart, clever even.  But, can man fashion a delicate flower…

Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in several different directions at once?  Maybe you have small children and your house is chaos - on a good day.  Maybe…

Have you ever gotten disgusted with yourself?  Wanted to run away from yourself?  Kinda hard to do!      ;)      I often get mad at myself for silly…

Years ago, anyone who misbehaved or refused to listen in class was sent to a corner and considered to be a troublemaker.  Nowadays, we've determined they have A.D.D. or A.D.H.D.…

As Valentine's Day approaches, there is thought about love, loved ones, sharing those thoughts and feelings with one another.  But, where did it all start? There are several versions of…