He did it again. My husband – the man I vowed to have and to hold until death do us part. And death may come sooner than either one of us want if this madness doesn’t stop. He says he’s … more

Fifty-five years ago I became an unlikely college student, atleast I figure that’s what some of my high school teachersthought of me — unlikely.Though I was on the honor roll my last … more

A new school year usher back in routine and schedules. It means more than new tennis shoes and a fun backpack. It can bring so many welcome gifts for our kids - new friendships, new interests, and … more

I am the 1970s love-child of two parents born and raised in the 1940s. If you know your history,that means their childhood was forged in the years following the Great Depression and WWII,which were … more

It won’t be long now before school will be back in session. I find myself wondering if they could find time in school to teach young people about proper recycling techniques. I don’t … more

We recently spent some time in Illinois where my husband spent the first 10 years or so of his life. He always says he has a terrible memory. But it was funny how much came flooding back to him just … more

Ten Years. July 22, 2012, I heard those words. You know, the ones no one wants to hear: You haveCancer. Nasty, ugly words that meant my world was changing. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 … more