So the other day my mother's favorite birds graced the tree in front of my kitchen window, making me feel like she was right there with me. Last night I was reading a post by one of my favorite bloggers, Jeanne Foguth, and found out an interesting fact. My Dad and Hilary Rodham Clinton's Dad had the …
Olympic Memories
Watching the opening ceremonies of the Rio Summer Olympic Games is in many ways bittersweet. While my relationship with my Dad was a rocky one at best, the games were something we could enjoy together... even if we were apart! Eight years ago I was in the hospital having and recovering from a total knee …
Dear Dad,
Yesterday was your birthday. You would have been 91, though you left us just shy of 87. I spent most of the day not even thinking about you or what day it was. I was feeling rough but attributed it to physical factors, not emotional ones. Hubby didn't realize what day it was until I …
Being Lydia! 