This is where I’ve gathered my stories—the ones that made me laugh, the ones that made me cry, and the ones that left me scratching my head.
Some are simple. Some are hard. All of them are mine.
Stories matter because they happened. They teach us about ourselves. They give shape to lived experiences and help us see more clearly backward than we could when we were looking forward.
One thing is sure: 2020 was a rough year. Yeah, that’s an understatement. Finding a silver lining with all the dark, gloomy, menacing storm clouds was tough. Listening to or reading a steady stream of news reports brought more threatening clouds, stomach distress, and intermittent brain fog. Political tensions grew even more tense as the […]
All over the world, people are deciding what their New Year’s Resolutions will look like for 2021. Many may be a little cautious after their resolutions for 20/20 focus in 2020.I have often heard the phrase, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it!” And while the words may invoke warm, fuzzy feelings of […]
In the past eight months, shutdowns, mandates, masks, and social distancing have taken their toll. Wondering if our students will ever return to school and canceling holiday plans have brought resentment, fear, and anger. Not seeing people’s faces has created a disconnect.After the April 2020 General Conference, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President […]
I love Christmas, the lights, the smells, the music. I love baking and sewing and picking out gifts for family and friends. I love wrapping the presents and placing them gently under the decorated tree. Since I am usually finished shopping and wrapping by Thanksgiving, seeing those packages under the tree brings great anticipation for […]
The 1995 Christmas season was in full swing. The beautifully decorated tree sat as a sentinel before our living room picture window. Cookies, breads, and cakes were baked, and gift plates were assembled, ready to be distributed to family and friends. Beds were made with fresh linens, and clean towels hung in the bathrooms, awaiting […]