Hometown Poem
Sounds of the Seasons – Phillips, Texas Cold, dry winters, lonely train whistles Mom matching pitches to piano keys C-sharp sliding to …
My Brother Joel
Joel and Elisabeth came to Florida to celebrate my birthday and to enjoy our tropical paradise before proceeding to Austria last Thursday. …
Turning 70
March 19 was my 70th birthday. All five grandchildren came to our Boynton Beach home the previous Sunday for a celebration. I …
Visitors in Florida
What a joy it has been in the last six weeks to welcome four sets of houseguests. Two couples arrived from the …
Remembering Harry
I think of my brother Harry almost every day. Along with my mother, he is my inspiration for living con brio. An …
Remembering Sylvia
Today and each Valentine’s, I think of my dear friend Sylvia Driscoll, who died on Valentine’s Day 1990. She and I were …
Happiness
One doesn’t have to be unhappy to explore and appreciate Gretchen Rubin’s remarkable book, The Happiness Project. Even a happy person like me …
Introducing Margot & Nina
Our newest granddaughters, Margot Bee and Nina Linden Smith, were born on December 4 at South Miami Hospital. Proud parents are David …
Lighting the way
David and Leslie in Coral Gables are awaiting the birth of twins, due December 12. They are prepared! The nursery dresser is …
The Tin Drum
When my grandson Thomas visited last week, he headed straight for the tin drum I had bought to illustrate a discussion of …