It took 15 minutes before Michelle finally believed her sister, Francie, who called to report that she got married over the weekend. Part of the problem was that Michelle had never met her new brother-in-law. She didn't even know his name. Francie only ever referred to him as her "Mexican Gum Drop". He was 10 … Continue reading the price of love
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a talent for making things difficult
My rendition of a Ron Burns paintingWhenever I visit my uncle who hosts the family reunion on my dad's side, I like to leave a silly painting as a thank you gift. Last year, I left a rendition of one of Ron Burns' pieces featuring a dog. I love Burns' colorful animal paintings! My uncle … Continue reading a talent for making things difficult
the road to peace twists and turns, rises and falls
(I wrote this last week as my husband, two dogs and I made our way down the freeway from Detroit to my uncle’s place in eastern Kentucky. Reception is iffy at my uncle’s so I didn’t bother trying to post anything while I was there.) Ahhh…. Wide open roads. Blue skies with wispy puffs of … Continue reading the road to peace twists and turns, rises and falls
life in jello 