Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
If ever we needed a holiday that celebrates love it’s now. We don’t need chocolate, flowers, jewelry or cards (though all of those are nice). This Valentine’s Day, we just need love. We need the kind of love that inspires a young woman to sit with her elderly neighbor all night because the neighbor lives [...]
(I'm celebrating Valentine's Day week by featuring some really amazing couples. I hope you enjoy meeting them as much as I enjoy telling their stories. I'm kicking the week off with two of the best people I know...) Uncle Herbie celebrated all week when Roy Fischer married Mary Ellen Gunderson on Feb. 27, 1965. He [...]
I drew a heart in the dust on my husband’s truck to celebrate love and kindness week. Others might fashion more elaborate Valentines, but I doubt any will be more sincere. The truck earned its grit honestly during some busy, challenging days. I think its passengers did too. I’d like to draw a big, ole [...]
He says her smile lights up a room. She loves his optimism, good looks and great singing voice. Together they have seen the “in sickness and in health” portion of their wedding vows challenged many times throughout their 13-year marriage, but Tori Thurston Burton and Jerry Burton still seize and share an impressive amount of [...]
It’s worth it. That’s what my friend Tanya wants you to know, and, through her vision, voice, lyrics, music and dance she offers exuberant proof. The video for her band Dirty Mercy’s latest song “Cupid give me courage” dropped yesterday, and it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day collaboration. “This song is basically about the fact that, [...]