©  https://www.rjhendricksphotography.com/ - One of Kathy's favorite photos of her son helping his sister across a mountain stream. By Kathy Hendricks I have been given a welcome amount of inspiration lately from children. While visiting on an out-of-town visit to a local  park, I watched and waited for my grandchildren at one of the most awesome playgrounds I have ever seen. The scenes around me were so endearing. A pair of older girls helped smaller children climb onto and

Being Bored By Kathy Hendricks   “Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sit.”  ~ Winnie the Pooh   While attending a recent airshow in our town, my granddaughter wheedled me into using my phone to watch Bugs Bunny cartoons. I rather sheepishly confessed to my daughter that I relented after numerous complaints about being bored. Anna, who closely monitors the amount of screen time her children acquire in a day, responded with, “There’s nothing wrong with being bored

by Barbara Anne Radtke This summer, as part of a book discussion group offered through the BTS Center , I read a charming novella by...

Lessons from a Fruit Punch Stand By Kathy Hendricks   When my granddaughter asked about setting up a lemonade stand with her little...

One Room School House in Pound, Wisconsin. original photographer unknown by Barbara Anne Radtke It is good to be back from my “blog...

"Democracy belongs to those who exercise it." ~ Bill Moyers To celebrate July 4th, we encourage everyone to read the Declaration of...

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...