Mothers

I lost my mother toady! It was her 95th birthday. She had fallen three weeks ago and broke her leg, then had five heart attacks. She was moved from the hospital to a hospice care facility and moved again just last weekend. She had said that she would stop eating if she was placed in … Read more

Family History

Imagine my surprise when I went to the Claremont Hotel in Oakland, Ca and walked down the hall to notice a picture from 1944 and both of my parents were in the picture. They are the couple on the right. My father joined the Navy to see the world. He had graduated from the Nurses … Read more

My Father’s Influence – 2

Daddy loved living in the middle of the forest . . . even though he had to work 3 jobs just to take care of us. After Daddy retired my parents decided to move back to Texas . . . it was less expensive to live. With what they were able to make off of … Read more

Family Visits

I just came back from San Antonio and a great visit with the aunts! They are 82 and 78 and kept moving the entire week! It’s unbelievable how much energy they have. It was so much fun to be the center of attention. The first thing they did was take me to Ruby’s where they … Read more

Being Cared For

I just came back from San Antonio and a great visit with the aunts! They are 82 and 78 and kept moving the entire week! It’s unbelievable how much energy they have. It was so much fun to be the center of attention. The first thing they did was take me to Ruby’s where they … Read more

Family & Friends

Here we are and it’s nearly summer. This is the perfect time of year to meet up with friends and enjoy the weather. It’s hard to concentrate on work this time of year but what if you knew that it’s only the memories that you share with loved ones and friends that count in the … Read more

Time Out!

Have you taken the time to check in with your family and friends lately? Not just a passing “How are you?” but a real heart felt conversation. I had a chance to meet with a friend over at Half Moon Bay at the Miramar Restaurant across the street from the beach. It was so much … Read more

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! I have a feeling this is going to be the best year we’ve ever had! Already my first week started out with a bang! My friend Barbara asked me to come over for New Year’s Eve and we had an amazing dinner, great wine and fantastic conversation. Her neighbors came over and … Read more