There’s a boy outside. A funny-looking boy. Standing in the middle of the plants. But I ignore him. In fact, I’m oblivious to anything or anyone except the person who sits across the table–and the waitress who warms my coffee. Today I share breakfast with Anne Lang Bundy who is on her way to the […]

“There he smiled at me one last time, but I didn’t know that was the last smile. That’s what I’ll always remember . . .” That’s Semese describing the loss of her husband, a Turkish Christian, who was tortured and killed for his faith. Max Lucado tells the story in his new book, Outlive Your […]

I dreamed the other night that I was lost in a concrete maze. Every path led to a dead end until I came to a slide. So down I went, twisting and turning, and I landed in a cafeteria where there were only a couple people. I had a sense that I was in a […]

I don’t like bike riding. Well, that’s not totally true. I do like the feeling of the wind in my face and a sense of accomplishment. I don’t like going ten miles when I haven’t ridden for weeks–umm–months. And since we usually ride single file, I miss the communication, the closeness. Those are the things […]

Monday, September 13, 2010 I enter a time tunnel and stand in front of Andersen Center, what used to be Andersen Hall. I’m surprised that it still stands. I’m overwhelmed. I look up and see my room. On the corner. With the bay windows. I must go inside. But my husband says we can’t. There […]

Busy days. Cluttered days. How do we break through and create a sense of “HUH?” Like finding a beautifully wrapped gift on a favorite chair. I didn’t see that coming. Did my husband buy something special at Macy’s and find a Nordstom person (Nordie) to wrap it for me? Sticky messages are unexpected. Surprise! They […]

I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you see the world rather than just look at it.  ~Author Unknown Ivy Geranium

I hear it! Distracted. I run from window to window. I see it! I grab my little girl camera. Run! Run outside! Hurry! North. Neighbor’s field. Corn too high. Stand on picnic table. Snap. Snap. Snap. I know they’re chemicals. I’m not big on chemicals. But I get such a thrill, such a rush. Climb. […]