I have to say it’s pretty strange to be writing a post about Steve and the kids and the grandkids in Florida and not actually BE with Steve and the kids and grandkids in Florida.…

Sarah got a haircut last week and, Photo Mom that I am, I couldn’t resist getting a few shots of her loveliness. …

THING ONE Last Thursday was a daddy/daughter date for Steve and Sarah.  He escorted her to a local restaurant and then to the Manteo waterfront where they had ice cream, chatted with people they knew, and enjoyed listening to our church drummer playing in a dixieland band.…

Last week I attended a peaceful protest organized by the Dare Minority Coalition. It was marked by Scripture, music, and deeply-felt speeches. It was also an opportunity to take off the blinders that we often wear and to see and remember and honor the lives and memories of those who have suffered and been mistreated, even to the point of death.…