He tossed a crumpled-up $50 bill into the crowd, then started razzing the lucky guy who caught it. “Disgusting! Who knows where that’s been! It might have come from a slimy bathroomRead More…

I know, wrong season for Christmas carols. It’s 95 degrees outside, but don’t we long for tidings of comfort and joy all year long? And don’t we wish for those Three EasyRead More…

A few weeks ago I interviewed my 12-year-old granddaughter, Grace. Her responses were priceless, so I started wondering how my dad would answer the same questions. He’s 88. Here you go… ME:    Read More…

“What are you most proud of in America today?” That’s the question I posed on Facebook a few days ago for 4th of July musing. Every response was lovely, from bacon toRead More…

This is the tale of Russell and Randy. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks quarterback, asked his teammates at the beginning of the 2013 season, “Hey, why not us?” And a few months laterRead More…

Names are important. I’m Deborah, which means “bee” in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine, prophetess, army leader, and victory songwriter. I like that! God goesRead More…

Anne Lamott recently gave a TED Talk called “12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing.” #3 has to do with helping others (or not). She says, “Our help is usually notRead More…

Grace is twelve. That sprinkling of freckles across the bridge of her nose is adorable. A brunette Pippi Longstocking! And I’m her Nani (a.k.a. grandma). So I decided to interview her forRead More…

I sometimes wear sensible shoes. (Hey, but they’re cute…) I don’t have a “Ski Naked” bumper sticker on my car. I am not part of the Post-Post Modern Church, if that meansRead More…

     If you could choose two people to put on a pedestal, who would they be? Someone famous and pretty? Someone obscure but meaningful to you? Someone brave? Yourself times two?     Read More…