Dear Friend, When talking with someone you care about, what name do you call them, other than their given name? Likely, you’re calling them honey, dear, or another endearment. According to Google, “Pookie,” “Sugar Lips,” and “Sweetie,” are other names
SUMMER
Dear Friend, As the heat of summer leaves us lazy and lingering in our air conditioning, I remember the summer days when I was a kid. Besides reading books voraciously, I sometimes joined the impromptu softball games we’d play in
ELECTRICITY!
Dear Friend, Earlier today, my husband and I had just returned from various errands and appointments. We were finally settling into our offices to work and, suddenly, my computer and the air conditioner simultaneously shut down! I hustled outside to
FRIEND
Dear Friend, What exactly is a friend? Someone you relate to on a deeper level or, as in the Webster’s dictionary definition, “a person you know, like, and trust.” I recently saw the film, Project Hail Mary. It definitely stretches
NICE
Dear Friend, Yes, you read it right – nice. When I see the word “nice,” I flinch! Why? My seventh-grade English teacher noticed that “nice” was used so frequently in our assignments that she gave my class a homework assignment.
CANDY
Dear Friend, When I finished my monthly grocery shopping today, I found myself shy of my target spending by five dollars. At the store where I shop, there are often incentives to spend money, but rewards as well. I glanced
ANSWERS
Dear Friend, Naturally, everyone wants answers, but knowing what the questions are first is essential. When children are little, they ask questionsꟷincessantly! “Why, Mommy?” They’re curious, and they want to know. It’s amazing how much those little humans want to
CONTRADICTIONS
Dear Friend, As a young child, I loved learning about plants. Several times, I tried to grow sweet peas, which grew on a vine. They were colorful, and I wanted so much to succeed. But they didn’t survive. In one
CAKE
Dear Friend – Who doesn’t love cake? Since I’ve been writing about weddings in my blog, I’ve realized the importance of cakes. Trends come and go: Smooshing cake in the bride and groom’s faces appears to be losing favor. (Hurrah!)
FIRSTS
Dear Friend When I was in sixth grade, I experienced my first kiss. Richard sat diagonally opposite me in my quad seating group. He seemed annoyed with me, even kicked me lightly once underneath the desks, so no one knew