Remembering Wayne
On this Memorial Day I want to honor the memory of my father-in-law, Wayne Smith, who was born May 25, 1917, and who …
Interfaith Breakfast
On May 18, I attended an Interfaith Breakfast sponsored by Habitat for Humanity at Temple Torat Emet in Boynton Beach. We sang songs, …
Hello South Florida
After saying farewell to Arlington in October, I put aside blog writing in order to settle into our new house, visit my …
The True American
The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas by Anand Giridharadas is a gripping account of a horrible crime in Dallas almost 15 years …
Rice Homecoming 2015
Steve and I journeyed to Houston November 12 – 15 for his Class of ’65 Golden Reunion. It was also our son David’s …
Sailor, Sinner, Stargazer
It took me 16 years to get around to this book and another 16+ hours to read it, but discovering a remarkable female …
Lifelong Friendships
A few years ago my brother Joel gave me The Girls from Ames, a book about eleven women who have been friends for …
Farewell Arlington
After 47 years in the DC area, Steve and I are moving to Florida on October 29. We will make our new head-quarters …
Happy Birthday Yo Yo
On October 7, Yo Yo Ma celebrated his 60th birthday. Lilli found this wonderful video of Yo Yo at age 7, playing …
Ralph Stone, Taylor Tiger
How lucky my three children were to attend Taylor Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, from 1976 – 1990. Principal Ralph Stone was …