A mantle of snow covered the landscape along I-90 on our trip to Rochester, MN Sunday afternoon, bringing to mind a quote from George Herbert that "Every mile is two in winter".  Along with that came thoughts of how this is our fourth season in which we have seen the Mayo Clinic.  The seasonal cycle … Continue reading A Good Day

As the year 2010 winds down to its last days, I can't help feeling I am staring at a double barreled shotgun wondering which trigger will be pulled.  That my friends is how I feel about 2011.  Time was, I looked forward to the New Year with great anticipation, wondering what new adventures awaited me. … Continue reading Transitions

Last night while channel surfing, I came across a familiar, yet not quite right picture on the screen. In front of the White House Press Conference sign stood former President, Bill Clinton, trying to explain why he thought the deal worked out by President Obama and the Republicans was the best solution for everyone right … Continue reading Who’s In Charge Anyway?

During this Thanksgiving season, out thoughts go to counting the many blessings of the past year.  Our family has been the recipient of many.  Yet there are so many families suffering this holiday season, losing their jobs and homes, it is difficult to enjoy.So what I try to do is look for little things that make … Continue reading Smiles

Okay, it's time to kick this exercise stuff into high gear.  The holidays are coming and I would like to get down another size by Christmas.  Sounds impressive and intentional doesn't it?  As usual  with me that is not the case.  A couple of weeks ago my Husband was researching health clubs and decided to … Continue reading The Not So Incredible Shrinking Woman Joins The YMCA

The other day I was reading a Time Magazine article regarding women in the priesthood.  That's right, women in the priesthood, in the Catholic Church.  Okay, so according to the Vatican they aren't priests in the "Church", okay they aren't even in the church because they have been excommunicated.  But who knew?So I visited their website and … Continue reading Let’s Hear It For The Girls

I love the Fall season.  Leaves crackling underfoot, the familiar smell of autumn in the air.  Even during a warm spell, there is a something in the air reminding you that this is only temporary.  This is my first fall in the Midwest in 5 years, having been trapped in the Pacific Northwest with no … Continue reading The Autumn Of My Life

It seems like every day we are bombarded with news on the stock market.  The Dow is up, the Dow is down.  What will the market do when the job numbers come out?  How will it respond to Housing Starts?  We as a society still look to the stock market as a harbinger for the … Continue reading Is The Stock Market An Economic Barometer?

Today we mark a milestone in Sam's fight against cancer.  He returns to work, albeit half-time, after being off for more than 120 days.  During that time he endured major surgery, a rigorous radiation and chemotherapy schedule, and weeks of slow recovery.  He is down 100 lbs from this time last year, appears to have … Continue reading The Ravages Of Cancer