Monthly Archives: January 2023

To surprise his family, Jacob spends hours researching, plotting, manipulating figures, times, events and plans. He researches for coupons and discounts to stretch vacation dollars. He piles up gift cards from folks and arranges economical trips for the whole family.  … Continue reading →

As we left for a day in Little Rock, my mind did its usual salute to the house, “Good-bye house. I will miss you if you are gone when I return.” That annoying phobia has haunted me all my married … Continue reading →

Marriage is the best of all times, and the worst of all times. A recent anniversary reminded me of a story I once heard. A man gave flowers to his wife on their anniversary saying, “for the best years of … Continue reading →

With 50 plus years of traveling and restaurant dinners behind us, two meals we have eaten earn contrasting ratings. The first happened decades ago when our children were young. Usually I had sandwiches in the car. However, on Easter weekend, … Continue reading →

My grandson Eli bent his 6 feet 2 inch body in half to enter the snug capsule with us, his sister Caroline and cousin Sam. The family that travels together got mighty close on our visit to the Gateway Arch … Continue reading →