Monthly Archives: October 2011

My heart raced with excitement; my brain exploded with ideas and possibilities as I toured the new El Dorado High School facility during the open house. I love the smell of new opportunities engendered from fresh cut wood and paint. … Continue reading →

Learning early to carry his own load helped our oldest son Randy, as his memories of being in the 82nd Airborne demonstrate. Constantly working to keep fit for war, Randy’s platoon “worked hard to be the best platoon in the … Continue reading →

Yes, I know that some children come into the world with a brain wired quite differently from others. Yes, I know that the pharmaceutical companies have developed any number of medications to address the more inconvenient characteristics of these children … Continue reading →

My curly-topped granddaughter came grinning down the stairs to welcome the day and me. I had arrived after she had gone to sleep. “Good morning,” I said from my bed on the couch. She giggled and grinned. “Hi. Ge-ma.” Her … Continue reading →

A month after Christmas and my seventh birthday, our house burnt down completely. My parents regretted the loss of household goods, and I mourned the loss of my money and my dolls. My dad pulled money out of his pocket … Continue reading →