Here today, gone tomorrow! — Don’t let those lovely calendar images of spring fool you. The gorgeous pictures of tulips, daffodils, dogwoods, and any other flowering plant or tree may last all month in the picture hanging on your wall. But you better hurry outside to see them before they rudely disappear. That’s Spring in…

You have answered your questions about prayer in your excellent piece. I have found that prayer is more listening than speaking. So, now that you have expressed your requests, fears, and desires, listen in prayer for the answers. Blessings.

Enjoying another anniversary without fanfare. — My wife and I recently celebrated our 52nd anniversary. We did so quietly. Initially, we considered driving to Washington, D.C., to view the cherry blossoms at their peak. We had never done that, and living only two hours away, we could easily view the iconic flowers and be home before…

After all my efforts to avoid the virus, it got me when I was down. — I finally got it. I'm no longer a Covid-19 virgin. Since its known arrival in the U.S. in early 2020, I have fought the good fight to avoid getting this dreaded disease. I followed the latest developments and the daily charts on cases and deaths. The grim statistics gave me…

When it comes to health, common sense should supersede ego. — I had been struggling with high blood pressure for weeks. A prescription for pain set off a chain of events that has taken weeks to rectify. The orthopedic surgeon prescribed pain medication for the discomfort in my hip, but only if my family physician approved. She did, but on the…

It’s best to do so gradually. — When you have a big birthday, you celebrate it in a big way. At age 75, however, it’s best to do so gradually. That’s not usually how I approach things. However, given the circumstance, going slow and steady was the formula I needed and certainly enjoyed. My blood pressure had…

A must-visit for all — Each time we visit our grandson and his parents in upstate New York, we try to stop at a new place on the way up or back, sometimes both. Returning home on our latest trip, we decided to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. I had been…

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Real and Virtual — A weekend with the grandchildren, real and virtual. On my way out of the old gym, I walked across the wooden floor and put my arm around Maren, where she had gathered with some of her volleyball teammates. Her seventh-grade team had just lost an ugly two games against a…