When it comes to education, there were two teachers who were the most influential in my life – Mrs. Reinke, my fourth-grade teacher, and my fifth grade teacher. Mrs. Reinke taught me math so I could understand it and finally… Continue reading

My children and grandchildren are scattered across the country. I would love to spend time with them. I see my younger son often. However, my daughter lives in Texas, her son, pictured next to her lives in Tennessee, another grandson… Continue reading

I have never had a tattoo and don’t plan to get one. Continue reading

My grandfather and me. The best compliment I received came from my grandfather. I had been staying at my grandparent’s home because I didn’t get along well with my parents. It was Christmas, and I practiced the song Silent Night… Continue reading

The best way to see this wonderful country would be by car. Airplanes are too fast, boats wouldn’t work, train would be okay, and a bike would be too difficult, especially at my age. With a car, I can take… Continue reading

Is anyone truly confident? A person can exude confidence in their work because they studied to excel. A person can show more confidence than they feel so people won’t know how inept they really are. The most confident person I… Continue reading

Being around negative people produces a negative attitude and negative feelings. However, I found a way to cope with those negative attitudes and feelings – stay away from those who cause negativity. It isn’t an easy solution, especially when the… Continue reading

I easily lose myself in my writing. If not for the need to get my walking goals for the day, I would sit here without moving as my characters talk to me and tell me what’s going on with the… Continue reading