In January of this year, I experienced heartbreak I had not anticipated. After 26 days of hospitalization for COVID-induced pneumonia, my husband of 38 years, Tommy, passed away. The test…
“How do you think people can live a blessed life?” I asked my eight-year-old daughter one night as I prepared to write this piece. Without missing a beat, she told…
On May 31, 1838, a seemingly ordinary teacher was hanged at Calton Prison. His name was Eugene Chantrelle, and his story shocked the community of Edinburgh, Scotland, where Eugene was…
As much as I like having a phone that allows me to make calls, send notes, and take pictures, there are some functions that I’m not sure I’ll ever completely…
One of my closest friends once told me: “You’re one of the easiest people to be around, yet one of the hardest people to know.” He challenged me to live…