Tag Archives: Children

Ten Years Ago Today, Birthday Edition

Posted on September 13, 2022 by AECRM

Our mom, Kathryn, was born on Friday the 13th, a day which never proved unlucky for her, and was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on 7/7/7 — a perfect number and a perfect day. Her father was one … Continue reading →

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These Crazy Days Before Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2021 by AECRM

I don’t know about you — but I can’t remember a Christmas that seemed as full of stress as the one coming in less than a week. This morning there were more ornaments on the floor around my tree. Despite … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks, Receiving Blessings, Two Unsolved Surprises

Posted on November 25, 2021 by AECRM

My daughter and son-in-law, and grandchildren live some states away from me. Bless them, they made the drive, and we celebrated Thanksgiving together a tad bit early. It was extraordinary! It was so much fun to be together. One day … Continue reading →

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July 5th — Ohio Adventures

Posted on July 6, 2021 by AECRM

Today, July 5th, 2021, was a delightful day — you may not hear about it right away; however, I would like to write about it while everything is still fresh in my mind. Last week I made plans to visit … Continue reading →

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Dr. Elton Lehman Amid the Amish of Wayne County Ohio

Posted on November 6, 2020 by AECRM

Please allow me to offer a pleasant distraction to the current political wrangling that seems unending.   Recently, on October 30th, I wrote A Delightful Getaway about a visit I spent with friends on their farm. For this grieving woman — it was … Continue reading →

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Lure and Trap

Posted on October 9, 2020 by AECRM

At a former job in Arizona, one of my colleagues would regularly hold up as ideal Canada’s medical model where there was healthcare for all. As a veteran’s wife, I have learned both the blessings and limitations of The Veteran’s … Continue reading →

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Preemptive Strike

Posted on October 6, 2020 by AECRM

Of course, if you see it coming, it is nice to avoid the potholes of life. But if you weren’t born yesterday, you are well aware that potholes sometimes leap out at you from behind a rock. Long ago, nearly … Continue reading →

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This Woman’s Heart

Posted on September 29, 2020 by AECRM

Anyone who has loitered on my blogsite — When the River Won’t Flow — within the last eight months, knows that the death of my dearest love has broken my heart. grief is a hard taskmaster my tears flow too … Continue reading →

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Taming the Wild Kingdom

Posted on September 25, 2020 by AECRM

In the months since my husband’s death, our home has been pretty much a wreck. Neither the dining room nor kitchen tables were usable for their designated purpose, i.e., meals. Instead, I turned them into gross warehouses of paperwork, files, … Continue reading →

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Old School Musings

Posted on August 31, 2020 by AECRM

I miss the public world I used to inhabit. Perhaps you remember it? Sometimes I think that maybe I just imagined it all.  Sadly it seems such a long time ago. When I was a kid, it seemed as if … Continue reading →

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