Monthly Archives: July 2003

Until recently, free trade agreement between the United States and Singapore, the island state off the coast of Malaysia, kept sticking on one product: Chewing gum. Singapore prides itself on its clean streets. And gum, no matter how you chew … Continue reading →

I lined up a stack of jugs and jars on the counter to fill with filtered water. Holding the first jug below the spigot, I passed the time reviewing images of my mother doing the same thing many years ago. … Continue reading →

Right on schedule, my 28-year-old son announced his engagement to marry. Years ago he said he didn’t have time to get married until he was at least 28 – he had too many things to do. I say he is … Continue reading →

Columbus could not have been more excited at the discovery of American than our 6-year-old granddaughter was during her discover at my daughter’s home in central Arkansas. Walking around the outside of the house that first day, the child spotted … Continue reading →