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Lake Louise and the Aussies
When we came downstairs for dinner that night, we saw a lovely, little trout pond in the middle of the lobby. A man sat on the rim apparently tickling the undersides of the trout. When he saw us watching him,… Continue reading
KANSAS
Did you get one of them? A notice that you’ve been furloughed—you and 24,199 other non-essential Kansas government workers—at least until our legislators (and the governor) pass some kind of legislation to help you out, or approve a budget?
If… Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, MOM
In 1905, five-year-old Beth Ripley left home alone. She walked down a busy street that rattled with rickety, wobbly cars. She had a destination in mind.
When she was discovered missing, her mother, Rose Ripley, flew into a… Continue reading
Lynn Barnett says: The Power of Positive Touch
Dear Readers,
I think this article is so important I’ve reprinted it with the permission of Lynn Barnett, a therapist that works with foster and adopted children all day every day. She is an expert in her field, and what… Continue reading
FALL LEAVES
Fall
My second favorite time of the year. Looie and I go walking.
The sun shines bright and it is raining leaves.
We walk down our driveway on a thick, cushiony pad of golden river birch leaves.
Someone at… Continue reading
