Maine Summer: Family & Beach Reads

THE JOY OF FAMILY About once a year, I indulge in a paragraph or two about our granddaughters.  They come to Maine with their parents for a week each August, and it’s a fun time.   Filled with favorite activities from swimming in the cove to competing at miniature golf to several trips to the local bookstore.  Add in …

Carolina Comments: All about Home

WHERE IS HOME? YOUTH One year ago this week, the Chief Penguin and I moved to North Carolina.  Our last and final home.  In our more than 50 years of married life, we have moved nine times and lived in six different states.  I was born a Michigander, but only lived in Ann Arbor for one year before …

Tidy Tidbits: Book of the Week

FAMILY TIME Last week, the Chief Penguin and I spent several days in North Carolina.  The primary reason was to attend my niece’s wedding in Durham.  This was also a rare opportunity for a family gathering. Two young nieces participated as flower girls and loved their flower wands!  My three siblings and spouses were there as well …