Category: Family Life

— Family Life, Poetry —

Gigi

May 17, 2024

Sheets for veils”Here Comes the Bride”Ignition offFor downhill ridesSaving pennies70’s styleBirth year quarters In grandchild pilesFlea markets Solo ServeRestaurant waitressOn her last nerveBack porch smokingHorned rimsVegas or LondonOn a whimThin sliced breadPepperidge FarmHam and cheeseToaster-oven warmedPolyester pantsTurquoise ringBarbie clothesOn her sewing machineCheer bloomers, tooGingham checkedRoyal blue taffetaHomecoming dressHot tea, two bagsCarnation creamWhipped butter spreadToast in… Read More Gigi

— Family Life, Holidays —

Home For Christmas

December 29, 2018

I just dropped four family members at Boston’s Logan airport after five full days together. It was such a gift, and I’m trying to treasure and ponder it all in my heart, since as an elder at my church said on Christmas Eve, “These times are few and far between.” He also had the gift… Read More Home For Christmas

— Dwelling in the Land, Family Life —

Reflections & Resolutions

January 10, 2018

I’m living out a little fantasy of mine today and for the next two days called Being Alone In My House. It’s so amazing. You know I still love having a full house, lots of people around my table, and the sounds of laughter and lively conversations, but this is such a nice reprieve. Robert… Read More Reflections & Resolutions

— Family Life, Motherhood —

Weepy Eyes. Full heart. Can’t Wait Till Christmas.

October 20, 2017

Ya’ll already know how much I love to have people around my dining room table, but these people right here are my favorite ones to have gathered in one place. They are my favorite people to cook chocolate chip pancakes and bacon for. This is my favorite group to hang out with and laugh with… Read More Weepy Eyes. Full heart. Can’t Wait Till Christmas.