We circled for close to an hour when the pilot notified us that we might have to return to Ft. Myers because they only gave us a limited amount of fuel. Fortunately, they did let us land. Unfortunately, we proceeded to sit on the tarmac for close to 90 minutes
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Hands Across America
Earlier this week, I was thinking about Hands Across America. In 1986, for whatever reason, the nation attempted to join hands across the entire country. The oddest things make an impression on your childhood, but this did. I remember standing along Route 40 holding hands with my family and neighbors. As luck would have it,…
Happy Accidents
When your kids ALL live elsewhere, it’s the little things you miss the most. We are always wishing for a Netflix binge together, or some time to just hang out. Well, we got it in spades.
Tales From the Family Crypt
Stories were passed around like candy, and we laughed until we cried. Hotel rooms were abandoned in favor of a giant sleepover for most of those present, and suddenly, plans were made for a mid-morning breakfast before everyone would have to make the trek back to their various homes.
Fumbling Forward
I know we’ve made it to the place in an essay or a musing where the author typically hands you the answer after stringing you along for several paragraphs and offers you a resolution. But that won’t be the case here. And besides, you may be feeling far different at this moment. You may feel that your prayers have been answered. Even if you think like me, your solutions will be different. Your balance and your better angels will have different tipping points and guideposts.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf
Well before the traveling pants, there was a traveling scarf. Actually, there was more than one, but the shared joy these scarves provided through the years was priceless.
Lowi & G 