Now, I remember why I hate Ikea. Read More

What I do remember from my early teen years is being the Den Mother for my youngest brother’s Cub Scout pack. Read More

One guilty pleasure I share with my husband is PBS Masterpiece Theater serials Read More

No matter how many times I hear Hey Jude, I am always moved to tears. Read More

On 2/2/22, my granddaughter’s school declared a “snow day” during a moderate snow storm that ended mid-afternoon. Parents and teachers were upset because the school made the call late, when staff and students who arrive early for before school activities were already there. Perhaps the strange date filled with twos made the day feel auspicious.… Read More

If I’m being honest, my main source of eaten comfort is a good slice of bread. Read More

Still, on a quiet Sunday there is nothing more relaxing than working my way through that pile of newspapers. Read More

Taking those grand family photos is not a thing for my children’s generation. Read More

I don’t remember ever feeling cold when I played outside on snowy days as a child. I know my kids and grandkids could enjoy it for hours. Even my granddogs loved a snowy day. Read More

Long before President Eisenhower built the interstate highways, my grandfather, Philip Krut, drove his family from Detroit to Cleveland. Read More