“He watched over me before I knew Him and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son.” -Saint Patrick The mid-March wind howled outside the large drafty windows of my classroom. Crispy gray…
“I think a perfect-color scarf really brings out your whole skin tone, lip color and everything else.”- Jessica Jung It has been a long, cold winter. One day slogs into another with nothing but more snow, icy roads and a shivering of the body. Even in a library or mall,…
“If you have a handkerchief, put it in your pocket and use it.” – My Mother’s Words I learned how to iron by flattening out, one by one, a stack of handkerchiefs. Every week. All the corners needed to be pressed down, and no creases left on the fabric.…
The tinkle of ice cubes in tall tea glasses blended with the chatter of women engaged in conversation. The scent of Italian dishes smothered in cheeses and oregano activated my salivary glands. It was going to be a satisfying meal with a group of readers that wanted me to talk…
