Joyfully Retired

As many of you know, I love romance novels. I watched my mom as she enjoyed Emily Loring and Grace Livingston Hill and then I found my own group of authors as did my youngest daughter. As much as I love these books, there is one thing that bugs me – the heroines are always [...]

A place where I can get free books has always seemed like a magical kingdom. I owe so much to the free public library system, and I don’t mean overdue fines. Wherever Jay and I travel, we try to find a library filled with good books and good people.

Since we are going to spend most [...]

Today I’m on an Amtrak train heading toward Simi Valley where my mom lives. I’m planning to spend a few weeks keeping her company. Mom is still in her own home but can’t get around as much as she used to. Although there is someone there every day and she gets out several times a [...]

At the end of 2009 I wanted to look back and analyze the books I’d read. I gave up after looking at the 100+ books I’d read. I resolved to do better in 2010. Doing a monthly wrap-up post is my way of doing that. I had a fun and interesting time reading in January. In [...]

One of the most positive things about our aging population is our sense of humor. So many things happen to our bodies as we get older that joking about it all is better than griping and complaining. My daughter, Cerrin, sent me a bunch of “senior humor” pieces the other day and I thought I’d [...]

Still, still, still,
The child’s eyes softly close.
And Mary breathless, draws Him, weeping,
To her heart made pure for keeping.

Sing, sing, sing,
He hears and sweetly smiles.
And kneeling Joseph joins in chorus
With the angels bending o’er us.

Sleep, sleep, sleep,
He breathes a tender sigh,
For soon He’ll wake the world from slumber,
Bring life and endless wonder.

Sleep, Holy [...]