Snow had fallen the day before and more was predicted for the morrow, so I was out and about, driving…

In this season of relaxing, spending time in nature, family gatherings and vacations, a new verb has emerged for me.…

“I love the backsplash!” my friend commented. “So do I!” We paused for a moment to admire it together. We…

This winter, I added swimming to my exercise routine. It was slow to become a routine. Some weeks I would…

Heavy, wet snow had fallen during the windless night. The branches of the pines in the front yard sagged under…

On a Sunday, instead of carting my own guitar to church, I decide to play the church’s guitar that is…

“Hi Grandma!” booms Anastasia’s voice through the speaker on my phone. “I’m upside down!” “I see!” I reply, as I…

At a little after 4:30 on a Friday afternoon, I arrived at the City Clerk’s office to cast my ballot,…

“Trees fall with spectacular crashes, but planting is silent and growth is invisible.” These words were spoken by Doug, one…

Thursday night we set up our tent as well as a canopy over our picnic table. Friday morning, another camper…