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...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 16, 2017 | Life, Thankfulness, Writing
Christopher Reeve once said something quite profound about dreams. He said, at first, they may seem impossible, then they appear improbable, but as the dreamer moves toward the dream – they become inevitable. I like that! My world comes alive with a pen in hand...
by Elaine McAllister | May 21, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life
I’ll never forget that time! Though decades have passed, the memory remains palpable! It was the late 1970s. Jim and I had been married a few years, and though we had agreed to wait at least five years to start a family, I found myself yearning for motherhood....
by Elaine McAllister | May 6, 2017 | Family, Fitness, Life, Simplify, Uncategorized
The pendulum is swinging, and with it comes a promise of freedom! Freedom from stuff! Freedom from bulging closets and overstuffed drawers. Freedom from colored plastic totes, methodically organized and labeled, but full of even more stuff! You see, I’m the daughter...
by Elaine McAllister | May 3, 2017 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Thankfulness
I posted a few things I’m thankful for the other day — I’ll continue that list, today… I’m thankful for seasons. For change. For the freshness of Spring after a harsh Winter. For the promise of Winter after a harsh Summer. For the seasons...
by Elaine McAllister | May 2, 2017 | Elder Care, Family, Life, Thankfulness
He’s a giant! Always a great believer in the power of a positive attitude! Ornery, and full of spunk! I remember – in years past – whenever he was asked how he was doing, his standard response was “if I was any better, I’d be twins!” Full of spunk, and equally...
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