We're big fans of books around here. I'm an avid reader, and it's not unusual for me to be in the middle of 2 or 3 books at the same time. Mike was never big reader, but in the last few years he's gradually changed his habits. If it weren't for him, I may have never delved … [Read more...] about Why We Still Read to Our Reader
The Family Six
Fifty Years and Counting
Today my brother, sisters and I will gather with friends and family to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. On October 30, 1959 my parents were married in Moron de la Frontera, Spain. My father was stationed at the Air Force base in my mother's … [Read more...] about Fifty Years and Counting
Ohio
I have a special place in my heart for Ohio. My alma mater, Miami University, is in Oxford. It's where I met my husband. Mike is from northeastern Ohio. Painesville, to be exact. It's also the only place where you can get this … [Read more...] about Ohio
Big Brother
My brother and I were born eleven years and one day apart. He already had two older sisters, so the arrival of a baby sister was likely not something to get excited about. As a kid, I vacillated between awe and fear of him. He was so cool, so athletic, so … [Read more...] about Big Brother