Monthly Archives: January 1997

Over the holidays, we sat at my brother-in-law’s kitchen table talking about church youth activities in Indiana and Arkansas. That cued my husband to relate a telephone conversation he’d had with their mother. She had casually mentioned to him that … Continue reading →

Nothing like a good cake for my anniversary. When Mark and Alexis made their holiday visit, Alexis rose early Sunday to make the apple cheese cake I like. When only two pieces wee left, I declared that because the cheese … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: Joan’s family has exhausted her with birthday and anniversary celebrations. As Billy draws for Bill Keane when he goes on vacation, Mert, Joan’s son, wrote this column to give her a rest.) On this 25th anniversary, recall and … Continue reading →

Proper Pete was driving home late one night when flashing lights commanded him to pull over. Proper Pete checked his speedometer. As always, he was a little bit under the speed limit. He knew all his lights were working properly, … Continue reading →