A perfect midsummer’s eve
I had one of the best Saturday nights I can remember last month. No, I didn’t spend it with family or friends. I didn’t even leave my back deck. Earlier…
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Mid-year check-in
I learned about a new unofficial holiday recently – National Leon Day, celebrated every year on June 25. Since the date marks the halfway point to Christmas, a lot of…
Getting to know you
I’m blessed with an incredible church family. I look forward to seeing them every week. One wonderful man, whom I’ll call “Alan,” makes me smile whenever I see him. But…
Here’s to 10 years
My fundraising consultancy, Green Avenue, is celebrating 10 years next month. I’ve obviously known this moment was coming, yet I still practically pick my jaw up off the floor in…
Besties
If you’ve read my column for even a few months, you’ll know how much my husband John and I love animals. Friends and family members have often compared us to…
Brick walls
“The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick…
Forgiveness, part 2
Sometimes, a column requires a sequel. That’s the case with last week’s one on forgiveness. I had a Part Two – it made my jaw drop. Readers may recall I…
It’s about forgiveness
“Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.” – Oprah Winfrey Last week, readers were introduced to my great-nephew Trevor’s dog, Mater, owned by…
Top Dog
People often inspire us. I think animals can do the same. My husband John and I recently agreed to take care of my great-nephew’s pet, Mater, an adorable French bulldog….
It’s only faire
I’ve always wanted to attend a Renaissance Faire. I missed the chance to see one only minutes from my house when Hamilton County had the Fishers RenFaire years ago. With…