When I took a Creative Nonfiction writing course at the local community college a few years back, we had to write about a real event in our lives. One that still evokes emotions in us now, as an adult. No… Read More »This One Time, When I Was A Lil’ Kid
Genealogy can be compared to the trunk of a tree. It sets a foundation for each person as they make their way into the world they live in. Ideally, the tree will have strong roots with a lot of branches… Read More »Strong Roots
In today’s high-speed world, most of us are living life in the fast lane. Words that dominate our culture include examples like fast, rapid, automatic, and immediately. They all mean basically the same thing and as a society we demand… Read More »Secret Recipe
How often do you dread going to the mailbox? Or even just skip checking the mail altogether? When was the last time you received a real letter from someone? I’m talking handwritten, with a pen or pencil- words on the… Read More »When You Open The Box
As a kid, if I came across a word that I didn’t know in a book or on television, I had two options. I could try to figure out what the word meant from the context. Or, I could go… Read More »Family Groupies
Have you ever read something that resonates with you so well that you just can’t help but smile and say “yup, that’s so true!” Today, I came across just such a quote and it resonated with me so well that… Read More »Know Your Roots