The last words my mom heard Toni say perfectly were, “Maman, sonnez les matines!” (just like in the nursery song, “Ding Ding Dong!”). Toni was living in Liege, Belgium with […]
Category: Family
Windswept Wonder
marykay celebrated her 70th birthday this past weekend here at Little Renaissance with her family, Rick, and me! Her children (adult children) Dominic, Dave, Rosemary, and Mike Jude were here […]
How to Live to be 100
My family’s home village, Grotte, has its fair share of vibrant elderly people. When I was 16 and visiting Grotte, my cousin would take me along with him to visit […]
Circle of Life
Sometimes there are no answers. Sometimes it’s best not to ask why. Sometimes nothing makes sense and you just try your best to stay sane and strong. Sometimes when you […]
Northwest Indiana
We got back from Chicago (actually stepped inside our condo) at noon today, unpacked, made a grocery list, and went to teach. I am pretty tired this evening, so will […]