Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I live in a magical city. So, at the end of this long week, I'm going to be dancing a jig. I hope you'll join me. One of my favorite convergences of community and good ole Gaelic fun takes place this weekend at Jones Park. The fifth annual Irish Fest begins Friday and runs through [...]
I recently had the privilege of attending the funerals of two exceptional people. Each left a legacy of love that will last through all the generations they leave behind, and probably beyond. My friend Tricia's dad Mike stood tall and strong. I featured him and his wife Rose in a Valentine's Week tribute earlier this [...]
Yesterday, we celebrated a cool kid, a generous aunt, a witty friend and a beloved matriarch. April 17 rocks. It brought us Grandma Mary Jane 94 years ago, and though she’s no longer with us, her gentle, fun-loving spirit lives on. Among the many gifts Grandma Mary Jane gave us is the second of her [...]
The little boy greeted me as I waited for him outside the school door on a sunny afternoon last week. “You're old!” he said and skipped off through the crowded playground. It wasn’t the response I had been expecting to my chirpy, “Hey! How was your day?” and I initially took offense. Then I looked [...]
Marge Higgins owes her eye-winking wit to a lifetime appreciation for language, and her nickname to a long association with a faith community that loves her fiercely. The only daughter of a newspaper publisher who was also the town’s postmaster, “Grammy” has always understood the power of words. So, she chooses hers carefully, kindly and [...]