Tales from a Mid-Lifer

  • The Death of the Casserole Ministry

    The Death of the Casserole Ministry

    The casserole days are a thing of the past.

  • Purple Petals

    Purple Petals

  • When 50, 60 and 70+ Looked Older

    When 50, 60 and 70+ Looked Older

    Have you noticed?

  • Orange Hues

    Orange Hues

    Wordless Wednesday

  • Messy Hair, A Baby and My Aging Neck

    Messy Hair, A Baby and My Aging Neck

    Looking back, my behavior wasn’t about vanity but uncertainty.

  • 10 At The End – September 2026

    10 At The End – September 2026

    1. Our hearts overflowed as we welcomed our first grandchild this month. A healthy, precious baby boy. Countless prayers over these many months were answered in every way. To God be the glory! 2. Watching my daughter become a Mama, and all the emotion that accompanies those first few days. …

  • Through the Window

    Through the Window

    Wordless Wednesday…

  • A Humorous Poolside Quip

    A Humorous Poolside Quip

    The kids were having a great time playing in the pool.

  • If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    My grandmother’s words recently came to mind. She murmured this phrase frequently, with regret swelling her voice.

  • August Reads

    August Reads

    *These are not book reviews, merely my thoughts about the books I read.

  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Gardens located on the Duke University campus in Durham, North Carolina. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful day!

  • 10 At The End – August 2026

    10 At The End – August 2026

    Gratitude, Happenings, Observations …  1. After a crazy June and busy July, August brought slower days and sweet joys, including celebrating my pregnant daughter at her baby shower. 2. Sunsets on the water. 3. A wonderful, relaxing getaway with my beloved friend. Spending time together was a treasure, especially since…