



Been to a baby shower lately? Maybe it’s just me, but what used to be fun has now become such an intricately planned, complicated, stressful and expensive event that my social antenna immediately goes on…

During her holiday visit from London my youngest daughter shared concern others had expressed for me, noting a decline in A Thought From Penny postings. My immediate reaction was to respond with a litany if guilt ridden excuses. “Well, you know; I’ve had a total hip replacement and though I’m doing great I’m still…

My hands stung and my arms ached from clapping so hard and so long. My blouse was dotted with mascara-colored tears as I finally took my seat again and I was not alone in my…

Lucky Enough to Live Near Each Other? 1. Gather Together To Ask The Lord’s Blessing – OUTSIDE! Set up in the backyard or driveway. Separate tables for each household – use serving platters. Older adults…

Lately it seems one thing keeps leading to another. The refrigerator needed a clean sweep, and after what could be composted was separated from the rest and put out for critters of various sorts to…

Are you going to send hard-copy Christmas cards this year? Our first card arrived on December 1st! Wow! What punctuality. I’ll be lucky if the cards I do send arrive in time for New Year’s. But more impressive…