Making A Joyful Noise

My husband is a quiet man, who lived a long time as a bachelor, enjoying quiet pursuits like writing, hiking, and bird watching. We married when he was 49– nearly five decades into a lifestyle that highly values silent moments.  I, on the other hand, had always lived around noise. Being a mother, educator andContinue reading “Making A Joyful Noise”

Forever Friends

Recently, I received a surprise phone call from one of my best friends. We hadn’t spoken in a long while, and when we talked, it was as if we’d never been apart. We picked up right where we’d left off. To me, that’s the sign of a true and lasting friendship. No matter what timeContinue reading “Forever Friends”