Should we bring food?

When our grandsons were born in Colorado, I was invited to visit there and assist with routine household tasks for a few days.  Our Denver son and his wife are members of a congenial church where, as in my own church, people are always available to bring meals.  Each night we enjoyed a fine home cooked meal complete with dessert, delivered [...]

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Numbering our days . . .

This photo shows what our Northern Wisconsin neighborhood probably looks like by now.  The picture was taken at our up-north home in early September, a few years ago.  In about four weeks the color will explode all around us in Southern Wisconsin, while five hours north—where we formerly lived—the leaves will be largely down and folks will be hunkering for winter. Autumn:  a time of beauty.  Autumn [...]

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A Tale of Two Occasions: One Edifying/One Toxic

Again and again, I’m convinced that having a passion for something upbeat and creative is the core ingredient in living with panache.  And most certainly, our creative interests lead to inspiring conversation! A woman who can only talk about problems, her personal “issues”, or the ”issues” of her family members and friends is missing out on abundant life—as well as trying to drive her [...]

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Introvert/Extrovert

“The trait of extroversion-introversion is a central dimension of human personality.  Extroverts tend to be sociable, assertive, and interested in seeking out excitement.  Introverts, in contrast, tend to be more reserved, less outgoing, but are typically marked by a richer inner world and a stimulating imagination.”  Thus begins an explanation of extroverts and introverts per the online [...]

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