Month: January 2019 | Page 3 | A Year of Reading (with gratitude)

January 10, 2019

Roughly 10 years ago, a dear friend of ours was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor advised her to stop using plastic storage dishes immediately

January 9, 2019

When I was in school, I chose classes in reading, writing, and art before any others. Only when I couldn’t avoid a science or math

January 8, 2019

It may seem a bit circuitous, but I’m grateful for this Gratitude Journal. On Day 47, as I anticipate another 318 days of making a

January 7, 2019

Our path for healthier eating has the signpost “one change at a time.” Here’s one change we’ve managed. A part of our cooking repertoire is

January 6, 2019

Gratitude Journal Day #45: Maud Hart Lovelace wrote the Betsy-Tacy series and Emily of Deep Valley, books I read over and over again after my

January 5, 2019

I am fortunate that my husband is such a good cook. He is always willing to try new recipes. People are often pleased by his

January 4, 2019

Here at The New Yorker by Brendan Gill was one of my best book finds in 1975. This delicious history was a page-turner for me.

January 3, 2019

As a latch-key kid from 1965-1972, I had TV as a companion. Coming home after school, and while my mom worked overtime, I had the

January 2, 2019

Something practical for a Wednesday. Some years ago, a friend gave me a Swiffer duster and the dusting heads that went with it. (I know.

January 1, 2019

I am grateful each time the calendar turns to a New Year. Health scares (in the past) bring reality into focus. The gift of each

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