The Last Time

The Last Time

This time we know it’s the last time. We make our way to the lake, driving through pouring rain for most of the way. When…

Apollo

Apollo

My husband meets me in the hallway when I wake up. “There’s something wrong with Apollo,” he tells me, worry on his face. “What?” I…

Countdown

Countdown

The ABC End-of-Year Countdown is in full swing at my children’s school. Today is T: Tell and Show Day, and my children bring in special…

Summer’s End

Summer’s End

It is the first week of school and there is a heat wave. It has been a relatively mild and rainy summer and the blistering…

Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry Buckle

3/4 cup sugar. 1/4 cup oil or shortening. 1 egg. Mix thoroughly I line up the ingredients on the kitchen island. It is quiet, my…