Jul 27, 2018 | Articles, What's new
Amor Towles does not disappoint in his captivating novel “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Towles interest in twentieth-century Russia has found its way into the soul of his book. The novel takes place at the famous and grand Metropol Hotel in Moscow, spanning a thirty-year...
Nov 24, 2015 | Blog Debbie, What's new
Behind Grace’s bed, the wall was painted a bright raspberry color. Large brightly colored decals of animals and flowers floated across the room. My little granddaughter invited me to share her room during my visit a few weeks ago. Grace inherited her parents large bed...
Nov 17, 2015 | What's new
As a little girl, my Grandpa Tony always gave me a poppy to wear on Veteran’s Day. I loved the red flower, but only knew my grandpa and his war buddies collected money and gave people a flower. The men dressed in their uniforms and hats, standing outside the...
Nov 17, 2015 | What's new
Several years ago, I stood behind the podium in front of an overcrowded banquet hall. Once again, I was asked to present several awards during the annual high school honors ceremony. The high school had suffered several years of declining enrollment prior to my coming...
Nov 17, 2015 | What's new
Home. Children are going back to school, leaving home. College students are getting ready to leave home either for the first time or returning to their campus life. I remember those days and how my life changed. I’ve lived in several houses during my life. Houses with...
Nov 17, 2015 | What's new
– Euripides Father’s Day is a day to pay tribute to our fathers, however for many of us our dads are no longer living. My father died sixteen years ago, but in the top drawer of my nightstand I continue to keep a card from him. The card is an ordinary greeting card...
