Enjoy a Christmas quiz on movies, Christmas stories, and songs. You can find a more challenging version (same questions, no…
Sometimes, I enjoy a little complaining. Luckily, it only lasts until I open a book and travel back to another…
Christmas Tree Poems The story of how a little gratitude created a lasting friendship Available on Amazon Paperback Kindle Version…
People in the generations that came before me endured financial disaster and poverty, threats to national security, and lost family members…
I can watch a small blacksnake or garter snake in my yard and maintain my composure. The same is not…
Not everyone is qualified to be called The Snake Teacher. After the tiny black snake Speedy joined the Crone household in…
Becoming the Snake Lady Like most young mothers, Jane didn’t like snakes. As a child, she was terrified of them….
Time to Get Moving! Even though we know the benefits of a regular exercise routine, sometimes it’s challenging to stick to…
Time to Get Moving If you’re sitting in a comfortable La-Z-Boy recliner with your feet propped up and thinking about…
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Who’s Lady Mondegreen? The art of mishearing or confusing song lyrics is a common phenomenon known as a mondegreen. Listeners…
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite activities was going to Schlegel’s Grocery & Hardware Store. In…
In case you’re having a hard time finding a way to giggle, I give you sayings from Yogi Berra, Baseball…
I have a sweet collection of memories of my mom, Nancy Varner. I didn’t always remember that I had one…
When I was young, I avoided taking medicines, including vitamins and supplements. But with each birthday, I notice things don’t…
Looking For Stories As a newly retired person, I quickly fell into activities I rarely had time for in my…
My good friend, guest blogger Sandy Sieber, wrote about the small rewards of caregiving ten years ago when her mother-in-law…
Why Did I Say That? Recently, I emailed someone cheerfully saying, “I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.” She…
Sometimes, I read a story that touches me deeply and want to share it with my readers. I loved this…
The last two hundred years were filled with fantastic inventions. Looking back and looking ahead, I marvel at how technology…
Sometimes, taking small steps can make a huge difference. Have you heard these excuses? I’ve never been good at math….