Never being particularly fond of wearing costumes for any reason, in 1971 my mom convinced me to be Snoopy as she took apart the large Snoopy stuffed animal my brother Michael gave me years before. Read on to hear about Snoopy, Mounds Bars, the Reformation and going for a walk with Jesus.

A Detroit phenomenon. So glad it did not spread!

William Kent Krueger, pictured here, with my daughter-in-law Erin and me, at one of his book signings is such a talented write.

You can’t tell a book by its cover. Literally!

Black may be the absence of color; however, it is not the absence of meaning. Do you know why Johnny Cash always wore black? I had no idea until last night. Read on and discover why Johnny chose to wear black.

Do you remember having film canisters? Mine is half full of small garnets from Custer, South Dakota. Check out today’s Notes to read more about them.

Patience is virtue they say; but I say, it’s not one of mine. Time goes by so quickly, as you know.

Have you heard of Caspar Milquetoast? He was in a 1934 cartoon strip. Read on for more information on me and Caspar.

What was the Information Super Highway? Where was it? Did I have to conquer driving on another highway in 1995?

Smart Labels are ingenious but….

Life goes on….. Interesting phrase I’ve been mulling over as I drive a lot lately. Read on for more

Thank you, Pastor Erik Allen, for today’s Notes of Hope: A reflection on 25 years later along with this hymn that was the inspiration for his words.

The past invades the present and lingers into the future.

There are three A’s of compassion Can you guess what they are? Read my “Notes” to discover them.

Fallow land. What does that word fallow even mean. This city girl had to look it up.

Are there such things as lilac “trees”? These trees smelled of lilacs and looked like lilacs and the memories conjured up by that smell were scenes around lilac bushes in 1979.

The FAX machine is going out of use somewhat although I know my doctor still sends prescriptions to the pharmacy using it. How does it work? I don’t understand it but have FAITH that it will work.

Are you a short-stringer or a long-stringer? Would you want to know if you could? How would it change your life? Read Notes of Hope to find out more.

What stinketh in your life? What stone needs to be rolled away? Let’s get that stone a rolling!