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Fledglings
Yesterday when we went out the front door, we saw a couple of the baby finches standing on the edge of the nest. We weren’t sure what would happen next – were they just stretching? Were they feeling overcrowded in the nest? Or were they really ready to fly? As we watched, one of them […]
Housewarming
Today we celebrated the 4th of July with a family BBQ and potluck at my son’s house. As with most good get togethers, there was lots of laughing and way too much food. My brother who does not live in the area called so he could join in the festivities. My son was able to […]
Year’s Recovery
Today’s Facebook reminder popped up with the post that I wrote when my mom had her heart attack last year. We had actually been talking about it over the past few days. So much has happened in the year. We were all very worried for my mom – including the doctors. As I reflect on […]
Song for the Unsung Hero
This morning in church before Mass started, the choir sang a patriotic song called, “Song for the Unsung Hero”. Towards the end, the song moved into, “My country ’tis of thee . . .” At this point, people in the congregation started singing which was to be expected. But what was surprising is that people […]
Brass Band
We went up to the cabin today and spent a little time in the nearby town. They were having their 4th of July festivities which included live music. We sat and listened as the band started playing. They were pretty good, but what I enjoyed most was hearing the trumpets and saxophone. I just love […]
Attentive Sales Rep
The old dishwasher at the cabin finally gave up a couple of weeks ago. Today my mom and I decided to buy a new one. We had already done some research thanks to the Consumer Report and input from my brother who is spending the summer at the cabin. When we got to the appliance […]
Move Over
My mom and I talked to my sister tonight. She worked hard to get her place sold and everything taken care of. The last few days before the closing were a crazy whirlwind. After my son and I helped her, she said she would be able to take care of the rest, so we left. […]
Meaningful Old School
Today I went to a BBQ with the Fostering Hope program. The event was held at the Catholic school that I attended when I was in first grade. I have driven by it a couple of times but this is the first time I had actually been back on the grounds. As I looked around, […]
Playing a Duet
My mom’s friend came over today as usual to visit, play the piano, and have lunch. My mom and I surprised her, my dad, and brother by playing a duet that we had been practicing over the past few days while my dad and brother were out of town. I haven’t actually played a piece […]
Starting the Job
My son started his new job today. He purposefully took some time before he began so he could get set up in his apartment and have a little down time. He came over for dinner and told us all about his first day. I don’t think I am yet used to the idea that he […]
Still Finding God 