by Elaine McAllister | Sep 13, 2026 | Family, Life, Memories, Pandemic, Seasons of Life, Thankfulness, Travel
Our Kawasaki bikes sat idle in Jim’s shop, collecting dust. We once rode together, making memories on the highways and byways of our nation during what was an unforgettable season of life that lasted most of fifteen years. We rode the Parkway through the beautiful...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 9, 2026 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Faith, Generational Storytelling, Ghostwriting, Grandparenting, Publication, Reflecting God, Thankfulness, Trusting God, Words Have Power, Writing
“Don’t pack your introvert,” he advised. What? You’re kidding! An introvert by design, I was most comfortable away from the chaotic chatter of a crowd, yet I was expected to leave my introvert at home? An internal battle raged as I considered the outlandish idea....
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 24, 2025 | Faith, Family, Life, Mini-Memoirs, Perspective, Prayer, Thankfulness, Trusting God
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about my uncle (Jim) who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. When his older brother (David) was drafted later that year, our family was devastated to learn he, too, was being sent to the front lines in that jungle war. That blog Is There...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 15, 2025 | Ancestor Profiles, Faith, Family, Generational Storytelling, Life, Memories, Mini-Memoirs, Perspective, Thankfulness, Trusting God
Vietnam was once an ugly, never-to-be-forgotten war zone where young Americans died at a much-too-rapid pace. Soldiers trudged through steamy jungles where ugliness was up close and personal, while a different kind of torture plagued their friends and families back...
by Elaine McAllister | May 13, 2025 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Faith, Family, Friends, Grandparenting, Life, Memories, Simplify, Thankfulness, Travel
Food? Check. Clothes? Check. Linens? Check. Toiletries? Check. Jim and I were packed, loaded, hitched, and ready to hit the road with our fur-baby, Shotgun who loves to ride shotgun between us. This lightweight, refurbished, new-to-us travel trailer perfectly suited...
by Elaine McAllister | Sep 22, 2024 | All Aboard! The Adventures of Miss Ratcliff, Ancestor Profiles, Family, Generational Storytelling, Life, Mini-Memoirs, Thankfulness, Travel
I’ve visited nearly all of the 48 contiguous states in my lifetime and can attest that there is beauty in every single one. Still, I’m convinced Idaho has an overabundance of scenic wonderland. I fell in love with the area while researching to write...
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