The Problem with Narnia*

The Problem with Narnia*

OK, so, here’s the problem. First off, there is this creepy, old, mostly unused bedroom. It smells fusty, like it has been closed-up for a century – or maybe longer. There is almost no light getting through the heavily curtained window and only a tiny bit more when...
Anyone there?

Anyone there?

Her story isn’t pretty. Her mother died in childbirth. Her father did his best to care for her and married within a year so that she would have a mother figure to nurture her and care for her. But as sometimes happens in these blended families, after three further...
Which way is up?

Which way is up?

It’s been said that experience is the best teacher. A co-worker once remarked with jaundiced signature, “It should be! It costs plenty!” I agree that the learning from some of life’s lessons has a hefty, by times painful, by times humbling, ‘price tag’ attached. One...
Good Question!

Good Question!

On this brilliantly sunshiny Tuesday, life is good, and simple, and easy, right? OK, awesome/brilliant. Since we’re fresh from a good night’s sleep, and we’ve already had an intake of our favorite caffeine source (at our house the coffee’s on a timer so it’s ready by...
Our World, Our Oyster

Our World, Our Oyster

Please do this for me – well, OK, it’s for you, but I’m asking: take a few minutes to dream up your absolute top-drawer vacation of a lifetime, pulling out all the stops, throwing caution to the wind, being as wildly spontaneous as you are able. Not thinking time or...