Desk buddies
When I wrote my Joy to you and Me (at Work!) series years ago, one column talked about the importance of making your work surroundings as uplifting as possible. I…
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Proud of our Indiana communities
Our state’s August 2026 natural disasters are a nightmare none of us will forget. I not only witnessed the flooding here in Central Indiana, but the damage in Northwest Indiana…
Slow your roll
I was thrilled a few weeks ago to spend an entire Sunday afternoon typing away for my next book. Long blocks of uninterrupted writing time are precious – and rare…
Stressed, bored, or challenged?
One of my good friends is currently job hunting. Her company treats her well and she likes her co-workers, but she’s unfortunately quite bored most of the time. Last month,…
In a pickle
I recently heard someone say everything “pickle” in the grocery stores and restaurants has become the new “pumpkin spice.” I agree wholeheartedly, although this statement did not fill me with…
A big, warm hug
I enjoyed lunch with two of my Agape friends last Friday. Carolyn, Christy, and I get together every two to three months to catch up with one another at the…
Come sail away with me
I’ve often written about my happy place in this column – Lake of the Woods in Bremen, Ind. My brother-in-law’s family has had a cottage on this lake since 1949….
Brick walls, part 2
I watched an unexpectedly terrific movie last weekend with my husband called Nonnas. I figured it would be a comedy with lots of laughs and not much else. Boy, was…
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…
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…