Monthly Archives: September 2006

My daughter commented on waiting for her first child’s birth in a recent e-mail. Excerpts follow: I quit teaching so that I could be a stay-at-home mom. I hoped I would do more mothering and less waiting. I used to … Continue reading →

Is there a touch of irony in the headlines that followed Pope Benedict’s quoting an obscure medieval text that criticized some teachings of the Prophet Mohammed? He referred in part to the Prophet Mohammad and his command to spread by … Continue reading →

The phone rang in the editorial department. I answered it. “News-Times, this is Joan.” “Who is this?” “This is the El Dorado News-Times office.” “Well you have the wrong number. I see your number on my caller ID and you … Continue reading →

My son hesitantly agreed to photograph his niece’s wedding. The previous two weddings he had shot had resulted in dark pictures or messed up film. “Third time’s charm,” the family said still wanting him to be the photographer. He came … Continue reading →

The 25 year-old hot water heater began gurgling ominously, sounding it’s own death knell. Every plumber my daughter called recommended replacing the unit – and offered to do so personally for a magnificent fee. With an eye on the family … Continue reading →