By Carol Doyel – Marilyn Monroe Okay, Marilyn Monroe was not my mother-in-law, but my mother-in-law’s name is Norma Jean. However, she goes by Norma. In
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As a former florist, I assisted with thousands of wedding plans. Three brides still I hold a special place in my heart. The first called the shop on a
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By Laura Petherbridge – Judy’s hugs have changed recently. My friend no longer offers a brief squeeze, she now holds on tight, and whispers words
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Scout’s troubles began with a roll in the soft green grass of our backyard. What should have been safe was actually extremely dangerous. Hidden in somewhere
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By Josephine Lalwan – I started to write a few new years’ resolutions or intentions, the usual things, more exercise, look after self better plus
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By Grace Fox – “What do you mean—you don’t have any close friends?” asked Gene, my husband of four months. “What about me? I’m your
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By Barb Franzen – What are we searching for come Black Thursday? Is any of it genuinely lasting as in the memories that come from
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