Holidays

December 4, 2013
We Lit Nine Candles: The Remembrance Service

We Lit Nine Candles: The Remembrance Service

On Tuesday night we held our 12th Annual Candlelight Remembrance Service at the Laguna Hills Community Center. These evenings are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. […]
November 26, 2013
The Latte that Changed My Thanksgiving

The Latte that Changed My Thanksgiving

I was with my daughter a couple of weeks ago, driving my 3 Grandchildren to school. On the way I asked if we could stop at […]
October 29, 2013
How Halloween Came to Be

How Halloween Came to Be

 **For a great listing of local Halloween festivities, click here or here. Halloween-time is my favorite time of the year. Admittedly, I’m more in love with […]
July 3, 2013
Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still

Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still

me, haunting Gettysburg like a pro   Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still While many of you will be celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow, tonight, at my […]
June 12, 2013
Remembering Atticus: A Tribute to Our Fathers (& You’re Invited!)

Remembering Atticus: A Tribute to Our Fathers (& You’re Invited!)

Scout & Atticus A Father’s Day Tribute When I thought about writing this blog for Father’s Day, I wracked my brain to come up with that […]
May 9, 2013
When Mother’s Day is Hard: For Those Who Have Lost Their Mother or Child

When Mother’s Day is Hard: For Those Who Have Lost Their Mother or Child

Mother’s Day. Perhaps at one time, maybe just last year, this was a day full of flowers, hugs, laughter & good food. It’s astonishing what a […]
February 13, 2013
Coming Soon: A Valentine’s Day . . . ALONE

Coming Soon: A Valentine’s Day . . . ALONE

When Your Valentine Can’t be With You Valentine’s Day – it seems people either love it or hate it. At least, there’s a great deal of […]
December 25, 2012
Christmas in 1952: Tragical to Magical

Christmas in 1952: Tragical to Magical

March, 1952. ALL the Anderson children, upon arriving home from Mama’s funeral. If you notice, we all attended. There was no question that I at 5, […]
December 23, 2012
Happy Holidays from the O’Connors: 6 Gifts to 7 Children

Happy Holidays from the O’Connors: 6 Gifts to 7 Children

Happy Holidays from the O’Connor Family to Yours! The birth of my son Jesse Joe has changed my perspective on life, my family and mostly my […]