I sat behind the table and watched them come in–some energetic and eager, some shuffling, bent as though carrying an invisible weight. Others leaned on walkers or canes or the arms of loved ones, their faces deeply lined with memories I could only try to imagine. A noon luncheon is always on the agenda, and […]
Yesterday I talked to my dad. I called mostly to ask if he will be available to shuttle me back and forth from DFW when I fly to Detroit next week, but before we hung up I said, “Happy Father’s Day tomorrow. I’m sure I’ll call you again, since I was lame-o and didn’t get
Yesterday morning I was exercising in the den when the doorbell rang. I headed that way, but saw George coming from the opposite end of the house and let him get it. He opened the door and said hello to someone I couldn’t see. Then I heard a woman’s jittery voice. “I-I’m just looking for
Whatever you have not done for the least of these . . . Read More »
If you’re involved at all in social media (which, um, you are, if you’re reading this), then you’ve probably already read eleventy-jillion opinions on why you should or should not be involved in social media (which is kind of like a convention of Mary Kay consultants discussing the pros and cons of wearing make up),
Observations of a Part-Time Twit Read More »
Ah, it’s that lovely time of year when the trees are budding, the grass is greening, and my system once again revolts, driving me to drugs for relief. Pollen, you ask? No. My misery is fueled by something even more unavoidable than the changing of seasons. Taxes. The good news is, I actually filed last
Dancing with Uncle Sam Read More »
Gah! I’m so behind on blogging, if I wait a little longer, maybe life will lap me and I can just fall in step and pretend I kept up all along. (Don’t question my reality. I’m comfortable here.) Meanwhile, to grease the wheels, here’s one quick story and a couple of fun links. First the
Mysteries of the universe and other things that crack me up Read More »
Yesterday we sampled Chiang Mai. Today’s special: a Phuket smorgasbord. Enjoy!
Second course . . . Read More »
I promise Thailand stories are forthcoming. For now, I invite you to whet your appetite on these.
First course in a Thai feast Read More »
This is blog tour week for my cute, talented friend Mary and her wonderful new novel, Daisy Chain. Click HERE to read my review and to get more info on the book. Now that I’m (mostly) recovered from jet lag and (partially) caught up with my to-dos, I hope to start posting stories and photos
A book review and a (sort of) promise Read More »
I wish I had time to write stories about all we’re seeing and experiencing here. For now, a few pictures will have to suffice. Click HERE for shots of Chiang Mai, and HERE for shots of Phuket. Enjoy! 🙂
Chiang Mai and Phuket! Read More »