The Random and Ridiculous

I’ve come to the conclusion over the years, that to survive in this world you have to have a healthy sense of humor about its foibles and ridiculousness. Here’s a few things I’ve found funny in the last week. There are still political signs in people’s yards. Seriously? I mean, the election was four months ago! If your sign’s for […]

There and Back Again

“Well, I’m back.” So ends Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series. Sam returns to his home and family after seeing Frodo sail away from the Grey Havens, having been entrusted with the red book to continue writing the story. He returns home. I’ve often wondered, when I’ve returned from a long journey back to the world I left, how Tolkien […]

Keren Elyse Warnemuende

Last Wednesday morning, my niece Keren woke up with labored breathing. My sister Loren called me to come take care of the younger girls, Clare and Evelyn, while she took Keren to the doctor. On the way, Keren stopped breathing. Loren turned toward the emergency room and called 911. An ambulance met her along the way and took over the […]