by Joanne | Jul 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The decision came after a long stretch of challenges and discussions on how to keep her safe. After a few weeks of conversations to prepare her for the move, on a Saturday morning, the transition occurred. There was a lot of activity as one apartment was packed...
by Joanne | Apr 19, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Lonely. The dictionary (merriam-webster.com) defines the word not only as “being without company” but also as...
by Joanne | Jun 13, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
For one week each summer, we vacation at a lake. We love the beauty of the water and the mountains. It’s a week of relaxation, laughter and the company of one another. But I am the one who, while I enjoy the water, also fear the water. So I send out one family...
by Joanne | Feb 3, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Just a few weeks ago, the photos came in to me through some texts. Driving in NYC can be stressful under any conditions, but especially when going in for a doctor appointment. Having moved away some forty one years ago now, it’s always interesting to see photos...
by Joanne | Dec 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … With. One word – with – in the season of Advent brings one verse to mind: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a...
