by Sue | Oct 25, 2020 | Faith
My husband and I had no idea we were “dog people” until Molson loped into our lives. A German shepherd/huskie mix, Molson was on his way to the animal shelter when he took a detour into our home and hearts. He was amazingly docile, obedient, and lovable – a perfect...
by Sue | Oct 18, 2020 | Books & Writers
My husband was a forensic chemist in our county crime lab for forty years. People used to ask, “What is a forensic chemist?” Now we simply reply, “CSI.” At first the lab had only three scientists, and they worked on every kind of case — murder, DWI, hit and run, you...
by Sue | Oct 11, 2020 | Care Giving
Have you ever brainstormed solutions to a problem, only to realize you have a problem for each solution? I find when I do that, I’m left to stew in my own juice while I make no progress. That’s me when it comes to exercise. I know, and write about, how important it is...
by Sue | Oct 4, 2020 | Body & Soul
No doubt the world is hoping for that magic bullet, that shot in the arm, more quickly than ever as now we learn President Trump is hospitalized with Covid -19. Clearly this novel virus can even break through the protective presidential bubble! We are far from winning...
by Sue | Sep 27, 2020 | Faith
Reading the Old Testament and studying Church history makes it clear that our Christian faith is deeply rooted in Judaism. Pastors declare the entire Old Testament points to the coming of Jesus. Messianic Jews frequently tell about coming to know Jesus as the Messiah...
by Sue | Sep 20, 2020 | Books & Writers
My son was 9 when I dragged him to a concert featuring Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by our town’s orchestra. I wanted John to experience the emotional power Beethoven, at his best, can summon. This link between the classical and romantic eras of music said, “Tones...
by Sue | Sep 13, 2020 | Care Giving
Unlike on-line agencies that work from out of state, Senior Care Authority is a member of the senior care community right here in Rochester, and according to its website, “will provide you the guidance concerning your loved one, including finding the best places to...
by Sue | Sep 6, 2020 | Body & Soul
They say when you do research and repeatedly discover information you already know, you are probably becoming knowledgeable about your topic. There may be more to learn, but at least you know you are on the right track. I find that reassuring, given all the...
by Sue | Aug 30, 2020 | Faith
We have a talented poet in our writers’ group. Unfortunately, I’m not that skilled at interpreting that genre. Sometimes her poetry puzzles me, but it is always lyrical. But I think the best poetry (both understandable — even for me — and lyrical) are the...
by Sue | Aug 23, 2020 | Books & Writers
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” (Groucho Marx) I relate to Groucho’s first sentence and chuckle at the second. If you are like me, there is nothing like a book. Oh, I use my Kindle, but love the feel...
