How Can I Expect Others to Get It When I’m Not Sure I Do

I had an interesting conversation with my boss yesterday. Please bear in mind that this is a man whom I like immensely, whose talents I admire, whose company I appreciate and whose presence here is a … Read more...

The Beauties of Fall

I am blessed to live on the south central coast of California, an area of spectacular beauty, with almost immediate access to the wilder, untamed parts of God's creation. The ocean is south of us … Read more...

Giving Thanks, 2006

H ere's to the bounty of the earth,A nd to the eating that is nigh.P ray, let us merrily increase our girth,P iling our plates with mountains high ofY ams, potatoes, turkey and pie.T ake yourself … Read more...

When Is a House NOT a Home??

When it's in process of being made a different house, that's when. We've been in the throes of preparing to re-model for almost a year now. Making plans with our architect has been slower and more … Read more...

What Is It About Singing?

For almost all of my life - since about the age of 5 - I have sung in choir, beginning with children's choirs at church and at school. Singing harmony strongly has always been a part of my life. Maybe … Read more...

So… What Comes Next?

The cliffs at Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara CAMy life feels a bit like the edge of that cliff sometimes...only I can't see what's down there.So, I ask myself...what comes next? I wish I knew the … Read more...

Birthdays Are a Very Mixed Blessing…

At my advanced age, I have to admit that I am not a particular fan of birthdays. Oh, don't get me wrong - I love the attention, the loving gifts and notes, sharing good food with people I care about. … Read more...

Living as a family of five again…

Three of our grandsons are living with us for the weekend - and then we will live with them for 2.5 days so that they can attend school. It's the first time we've done an extended, hands-on, prepare … Read more...

Gorgeous Gracie – At Home in New York City

Three poses from our first and only granddaughter, Grace Trautwein, taken on our last day in NYC, September 5, 2006. She is 10 months old.I hope to soon be able to add some shots of our newest … Read more...