family… Americans Behaving Badly 5 Jan 20115 Jan 2011 It seems the news is full of stories lately about Americans who have behaved badly. And this isn't Lindsey Lohan and the cast of Jersey Shore; but politicians, football stars,…
family… The Year in Review 31 Dec 201031 Dec 2010 It is the last day of the year; the time to reflect on life and its obstacles, dreams, desires, and if we stayed on course in our pursuits. I have…
family… I dreamed I was in France 28 Dec 201029 Dec 2010 Last night I dreamed I was in Troyes, France, a city that I was fortunate to spend a few days in this past autumn. When I was there it felt…
friends… Rescued 27 Dec 201027 Dec 2010 I'm free! I was not able to get myself out of the snow drift, but a friend pulled me out and I was able to continue on my way, (in…
holiday… I’m stuck! 27 Dec 201027 Dec 2010 I'm stuck in a bank of snow. There shouldn't be a bank of snow here in the road and it is relatively clear on either end of this particular drift.…
family… Snow Continues to Fall 26 Dec 201031 Dec 2010 Although it is 6:30 AM, it is still dark outside, but there is a glow emanating from the deep, deep snow. I switched on outside lights and verified that yes,…
holiday… Christmas Blizzard 25 Dec 201025 Dec 2010 What started out this morning as gentle snowfall has continued to worsen into hazardous conditions. As the song goes, it doesn't show signs of stopping. In the south, this constitutes…
family… And More Snow 25 Dec 201025 Dec 2010 It hasn't ceased snowing, nor does it appear to be even slowing down. All has been cleansed in a white covering. Every surface is pure and unblemished, coated in cotton,…
family… White Christmas 25 Dec 201025 Dec 2010 Here in the foothills of North Carolina, snow at Christmas is rare. We tally the years we've seen a few flakes even if the ground doesn't get a fluffy white…
family… Winter Solstice 21 Dec 201021 Dec 2010 Today begins the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Perhaps it is better to say the day with nearly equal amounts of darkness and light. Early this morning…