Some movies become family favorites whether or not they garner international acclaim, and Pete’s Dragon is one of those in our family. There are two versions: The 2016 Disney film (PG, pictured above) has all the advantages of modern cinematic magic to make the fantastic tale come to life and is definitely worth a watch. … Continue reading TWA: NE (32) Finding Pete’s Dragon
How are you doing this holiday season? Ready for a rest? Three of our kids have sickness in their families today that sounds suspiciously like the work of Covid Claus, equal opportunities evil gift giver, who’s passing silently and invisibly to young and old alike around the globe about as quick as Old St. Nick. … Continue reading Ready for a Rest?
We were able to capture Susan for her birthday club outing betwixt hosting families. She was weary, so Cindi and I dropped our plans for a big day in Indiana and decided to stay close to home. Rest and Restoration. You know—ruthlessly eliminating hurry for at least one day! We started with breakfast at the … Continue reading An Unhurried Birthday Club: Burned Bridges and Boggy Beauties
“Grow old along with me!The best is yet to be,The last of life, for which the first was made:Our times are in His handWho saith, ‘A whole I planned,Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!’”—Robert Browning (1812-1889) Alan and I celebrated 50 years together this year. Well, fifty years of marriage, … Continue reading Merry Christmas, 2023
Have you ever had the sensation that something completely disappeared from view, just like magic? Yesterday was March 20—the first day of spring!—and while I was driving, a bright, orange sun began to peak above the horizon, reflecting its beautiful glow onto the hood of my car. I wanted to get a good picture, but … Continue reading Now You See Me; Now You Don’t
When I hear “Mountain Time,” I no longer think of what time it is in the swath of land running north and south through Colorado and the Rocky Mountains of America. I think of how much longer it takes to travel through mountains than you imagine! “Mountain Time” is sloooow, and mountains are bewildering and … Continue reading TWA 78: Overwhelmed by our Great Smoky Mountain Time
Are you going to be watching the Academy Awards this weekend? Disney’s 60th film, Encanto, is my top pick! It’s an enchanting, computer-animated musical comedy. Just out for a few months, Encanto‘s soundtrack has gone viral, and it’s already won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film. It’s also been nominated for the 94th … Continue reading Encanto: Can You Decode Its Hidden Message?
Many of the recipes I share with you come from eating out and finding scrumptious dishes that I think could be replicated. This was true of the amazing coffee cake we had at “Jim’s on Main” in Rochester, New York, while visiting our son Stephen this summer. Fabulous food, great prices, and oh, so comfy! … Continue reading Blueberry Pistachio Coffee Cake
I wrote the first and last stanzas of this poem as a child, seeing snow with the eyes of a child, in awe of its magic because—especially in the golden hours of slanting sunshine—snow sparkles with all the rainbowed colors of light. I expanded the poem later for a high school class assignment, and my … Continue reading Treasures in the Snow
Much as we loved the experience of camping at Fort Wilderness, Carl and Kathryn very graciously doubled our fun by hosting us for the second half of the week at a gorgeous air B’n’B in the Orlando area. If you haven’t experienced the marvel of air B’n’Bs, definitely think about it for some future trip. … Continue reading TWA (35): Of Clampetts and Kings
Summer Setting 