Recently, I’ve heard conversations about important questions to ask and to answer. That made me think about other significant questions I’ve heard or been asked. A friend said that she didn’t get to see her uncle very often, so when they were together they made the most of the time. He would always ask, “How … [Read more…]
As older relatives, especially parents, pass on, sometimes we have regrets about questions—trivial to important—we never asked. Here are some examples: What was your favorite childhood game? What else did you do for entertainment? What do you remember about your first— electricity? television? indoor toilet? car? movie? In what situation did you meet and court … [Read more…]
This lovely weather is a blessing, even if it’s temporary. I do not look at weather forecasts, though people often choose to tell me what’s expected in coming days. I prefer to look out the window, or, at the most, check the temperature my computer shows me for Fort Thomas so I’ll dress appropriately. Today … [Read more…]
