Karen’s Perfect Birthday Present

This fall has been a challenge for Karen. First her stroke, then the recovery, with everyone watching her every move and trying to make sure she doesn’t try to do too much too fast. Yes, it’s nice that people care, but even I’ll admit that we can be...

Hanging On for Dear Life . . .

I went out into the backyard yesterday after church to continue what I worked on last Sunday — mowing and raking and generally getting the yard ready for winter. The first thing I saw gave me pause . . . This is a tulip poplar — we have several that I have...