We were lucky enough to rent a house on a small farm so while I write we can watch the working farm. It is a fascinating experience and we spend an inordinate amount of time on the porch, looking out windows and keeping track of all the critters. Mostly what we have here is a breeding operation for cows, but that means there is a steady supply of new babies…

I typically have patience, at least with people who are trying. Working alongside someone who is struggling is never a problem, but I avoid lines. Or I should say I usually avoid lines. I was behind a young woman, four children in tow, trying to check out her groceries. It took some time and those of us behind her were offered numerous opportunities to change lanes. We all decided to…

When I hear about someone who is struggling, whether with a death or a tragedy, I usually have a large amount of empathy. After so many years of living, I know what it feels like when the usual types of things happen. However, I have also been very lucky in my life and have so far managed to avoid certain catastrophes like a home destroyed by fire, tsunami, hurricane or…