Wishing all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and father figures a very Happy Father's Day! By Kathy Hendricks   I don’t personally know...

By Kathy Hendricks   My friend, Janaan, died a few days ago. Although she was in her late 90’s, her passing is still a bit hard to...

by Barbara Anne Radtke I am sure you have heard someone say, maybe at the end of a personal narrative, “I was in the right place at the...

"Icicles" Ron Hendricks - Used with permission By Kathy Hendricks “But sometimes you have to moan When nothing seems to suit ya But...

by Barbara Anne Radtke In some youth group exercise, a long time ago, I wrote my gravestone epitaph and my obituary.  It was an exercise...

by Barbara Anne Radtke My apartment complex is like a small village.  Taking out the trash, recycling, and picking up packages are...

By Barbara Anne Radtke In the middle of a harsh winter, in the midst of times that feel so troubled, it is refreshing to have a day...

By Kathy Hendricks Right after the new year I ordered a sourdough starter. Embarking on this new form of baking was one step toward...

By Barbara Anne Radtke I have had a string of bad luck in parking lots lately.  They have provoked reflection on the story of the Good...

We wish you a 2025 filled with color and light. Happy Solstice Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy New Year Kathy and Barbara

By Kathy Hendricks Now that we have nearly reached the end of 2024, I am revisiting my intention to focus on beauty. As I noted in my New...

“The root of joy is gratefulness...It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Brother David...

by Barbara Anne Radtke I have been reading memoirs lately. They are mostly by women who have had great success in their careers and have...

Barbara’s Story A recent TV segment about the most popular Halloween costumes brought back memories of Halloweens past.  A week or so...

Parliament building in Budapest - Photo by Ron Hendricks (used with permission) By Kathy Hendricks   My husband, Ron, and I started...

by Barbara Anne Radtke Last year, when my grandnephew was entering second grade, he told his teacher that his favorite color was cyan. ...

By Kathy Hendricks   My son is a film editor and so his portfolio is a web site containing clips from the various films and television...

by Barbara Anne Radtke Lately, I have been thinking about “stuff.”  Literally, “my stuff.”  When I moved from my home of almost 30 years...

The Gift of Gratitude By Kathy Hendricks Special Notice: Kathy’s book Grace in the Wound: Finding Hope in Long-Term Grief has won the...

My Picks by Barbara Anne Radtke Whenever I hear someone say, “It’s a good summer read,” I immediately conjure up days from my childhood...