JOMO
It’s a new acronym I heard this week and it captured my imagination. We’ve all heard of FOMO, I’m sure, the fear of missing out. People who try to get…
What’s Going On?
How do you say good bye to a friend of over 40 years? Someone who has been there with you through good times and bad, from crying on each other’s…
Happy 2023!
This is my declaration for this year. We’ve now had several years of COVID, bunkering in our homes, being worried about disease, and being isolated. So many are feeling stressed…
Our Plastic Society
I don’t often get on a soapbox, but I feel moved to today. I’ve always had environmental concerns, always, meaning since about high school. Back then I tried to get…
Let me introduce myself
February 15, 2020 My first post. How do I introduce myself? What is there to say that might capture someone’s interest. Do I start with my background? Wife, mother,…
LEAP DAY
It’s Leap Day!-our bonus day we get once every four years. I feel like I should be doing something special with it, but will I? And, what should that be? …
Restore the Roar
I don’t remember if that’s a saying anymore, but I sure remember when it was. Being a born and bred Detroit girl, I’ve spent many years watching the Lions. My…
Intentionally 2024
Many people choose a word for the year to guide and inspire them. I think it’s a cool idea and have sporadically done so. I’ve been looking at the past…
WHAT IF EVERYONE IS DOING THE BEST THEY CAN?
Have you ever noticed that sometimes things come into your life as you need them? Not, like magic, or a genie in a bottle, but maybe, yes, a little…
The Longe Family Reunion (no Longer?)
It will soon be time for the 99th Annual Longe Family Reunion. Pretty incredible to think that for 99 years the Longe family has been getting together and celebrating family. …
Easter Season
Happy Spring! I know it officially began on the summer solstice, March 21, but for me, after Easter really FEELS like spring. Maybe the rebirth of our plants and flowers…
A Lent of Holy Moments
Here we are in Lent, a time of fasting and reflection. I’m sure many of you have heard of Lent, but don’t necessarily participate in it or even know much…