Corn Fields

Christmas Tree became home to many Backyard Birds — (the start of a Children’s Book) O n a cold and windy day in January, along the banks of Breton Bay, a male Cardinal, so bright against the stark and bleak background, takes shelter by tucking in a bit into my Mom’s evergreen! That little tree has quite a history! Years before, that little Evergreen tree…

Reflections on the Impacts from a College Course Last a Lifetime — O n this weekend each and every year, when we celebrate the life and incredible contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr., I reflect back to one of my St. Mary’s College of Maryland classes, taken during Winter Term (“mini-mester”), when a group of students would gather at the home of…

“I’m NOT Dead!” A s we approach Election Day, there is much effort to ensure that all who wish to do so have the opportunity to vote. I have never missed an opportunity to vote and this year would be no different. Like so many Americans, I had requested my…

Living life without being able to share the highlights with my mother The initial 50 days since my Mom earned her wings and departed this earth have been a whirlwind, to say the least. First there was informing all the family and friends, neighbors, and church associates. Such sadness as…

Reflections on the challenges and rewards of being a caregiver for a loved one C ompassion In order to be a caregiver, one needs to have a sense of compassion. Kindness and consideration are key factors that help a caregiver be successful in fulfilling that role. Caregiving is a challenging…