The hospital is a crazy place of beginnings and endings. This one has a tradition of playing Lullaby over the public announcement system every time a new baby is born. The tune is in sharp contrast to the groans and grimaces of my father-in-law. ...
In studying supermarket shopping and strategy I learned the term loss leaders. These are items for sale that are priced so low that the store may actually lose money on the deal. They serve the purpose of getting the shopper into the store where they ...
Pastor said this morning that Christmas is a microscope. It enlarges the pain of our past. The memories of past Christmases of loss and grief. A Christmas near the death of a loved one. A Christmas spent alone. The lens of the Christmas ...
I used to have all the answers. I even had the audacity to give my answers to others. They were my answers and I was sure I was right. Of course if they were right for me, they were right for you. I wouldn't hesitate to tell you that you were ...
Making that long drive to MI tomorrow to see the relatives. Cranky kids in the car, nasty weather. Going to see the grandpa who lost the love of his life a few months ago. Carrying all our own baggage of sickness, disappointment, cancer and ...
