by Elaine McAllister | Apr 18, 2018 | Elder Care, Faith, Family, Life
It’s a sad day for America; an especially sad day for the Bush family of South Texas. The family matriarch, Barbara Bush, died earlier today at her home in Houston at the age of 92. The reports say Mrs. Bush was alert and handling her own affairs – answering emails...
by Elaine McAllister | Apr 7, 2018 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
Who would’ve thought? It’s Kansas, so waking up to a fresh blanket of snow on April 7th isn’t out of the question, though it IS unexpected. And, it changed a few plans, but – even so – I’m thankful! The flip flops go back in the...
by Elaine McAllister | Mar 20, 2018 | Family, Friends, Life, Simplify, Thankfulness
To purge or not to purge – THAT is the question! And, the answer is………? PURGE! With gusto! It’s what you do when you’ve lived in the same house for 33 years, and you’re planning to move. It’s definitely time to downsize....
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 31, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
“I’m so sorry,” I said, stoically, “but as much as I WANT to accept your offer, I’m going to have to turn it down.” There was hesitation on the other end of the line. Perhaps even disappointment. The elder board chairman had expressed their overwhelming support when...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 23, 2017 | Family, Friends, Life, Thankfulness, Travel, Writing
Life is an adventure, and I’m always up for one! I just returned home, safe and sound, after a road trip through ten states, covering over 3,500 miles…all by myself! It was a memorable adventure, and will be the topic of future blogs, I’m sure! But,...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 20, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness, Writing
At a recent writing workshop, an ‘exercise’ was given to ’emulate’ a poetry ‘form’ (I chose the often-emulated “I Am From” by Mary Pipher) …. I am from Arden and Nadine. From Carl and Bertha. From Marvin and Madge...
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