Once upon a time I really loved Christmas, alas that time has come and gone. Rather than a time of peace on earth and joy, Christmas has become a time of higher crime rates, depression, major stress and general nastiness. Gifts are no longer given out of joy but out of a forced sense of [...]

In viewing a Nightline report last night, I was once again reminded how blessed I am to live in this nation. The Nightline report dealt with the crisis situation in Niger. I watched in horror as the BBC reporter spoke with families that are literally starving to death. I wanted to turn away, yet could [...]

For sports fans following “As the Pistons Turn” the news of Larry Brown’s departure came as not shock. Unlike many loyal Michigan fans, I say “Good Riddance!” Don’t get me wrong, Larry did a great job when committed to the team but following “the brawl,” his health difficulties and the negative diversions during the playoffs, [...]

Today would have been my 12th anniversary. It is a really tough day and one that I must endure alone. This is the second anniversary since my husband’s death. There are times when it still seems unreal – is he really gone forever? People seem to think that becoming a widow at a young age [...]

Soon after I wrote my last post, the weather once again returned to Winter conditions. What a dirty trick! It seems that this has been the “Year of Weird” for weather everywhere. I’m not sure if its due to global warming or not, but I do know that the weather has an effect on your [...]