Turning 50 got my attention. I’m solidly middle-aged now. I’m half a century old. Birthday flowers from Larry. For me, this mon...

Yes, the nurse had noticed my hands. And she had told the doctor about them. That scared me. I didn’t want the doctor to mention my hands...

 My father in uniform, probably on leave at his home.  I think of my father on Memorial Day. Actually, I think of my late father ...

   I’m writing about an upcoming milestone birthday for my Random 5 Friday this week. I’ve got some trepidation about getting older, but...

May the Lord have mercy on those who are hurting. My thoughts have been on those affected by the tornado in Oklahoma, as I’m sure...

After being in the ground for years, the cicadas have emerged. They have reached my area of Virginia, and they are loudly announcing th...

 Larry on the banks of the Staunton River. There’s no one I would rather spend time with or talk with or listen to than my husb...