Monthly Archives: August 2022

 During Cousin Camp, when our youngest grandchildren visited us for a week, I encountered examples of xenophobia in news stories, a biography of Rogers Williams and an educational trip we took. Xenophobia – the fear of strangers (or even people … Continue reading →

 Laughing, giggling, teasing children and teenagers swept through the house once my daughter’s four children joined their trio of cousins. “I knew it would be loud,” I said to my daughter. “It is.” Supper waited while the cousins joined forces … Continue reading →

Shortly before World War II, when my dad and his twin brother were not yet 10 years old, their dad (Grandpa Hibbard) announced, “We need to build a bigger barn with more stanchions for the milk cows. If we build … Continue reading →

“No sickness is allowed,” I told the family. Usually everyone obeys. Exceptions do occur. I anticipated pain and misery the week my octogenarian husband had a couple teeth pulled. On surgery day, we left early to compensate for road repairs … Continue reading →