Every third Sunday in June, we honor fatherhood nationally by celebrating Father’s Day. Did you ever wonder how it started? Well, I did and discovered that it was started by a woman. Sonora Smart Dodd was from Spokane, Washington, and was one of six children raised by a widower. She
One of the things that my husband and I differ on is our taste in movies. While I love a good thriller or romantic comedy, he prefers sci-fi and anything involving the military, especially war movies. I will watch a sci-fi film with him, but it’s a hard “no” on
I might be dating myself with this, but do you remember Popeye the Sailor Man? He is a cartoon character featured in a comic strip, a TV show, and a 2002 movie starring Robin Williams. One of the main things I remember about him was that he would eat a
When you think of spring, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Depending on where you live, the first thing might be warmer weather and no more snow. Or if you live in the Pacific Northwest like me, you’re probably thinking about the end of the rain. Spring also
This month we observe Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their vital role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. While there are many achievements to celebrate, I’ve
Happy 2026! It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by. When you approached the start of the new year, how did it make you feel? Were you excited about the start of a new year, relieved that the last year is over, or dreading the year ahead? As
As I sit with my cup of coffee admiring a view of the snowcapped Mount Hood, I’m thinking about this season and this week of Advent. On the Christian calendar, Advent is a four-week period that prepares us for Christ’s birth where we spend time in reflection, and prayer, anticipating
Do you ever find yourself grumbling and complaining? There is a lot in life that causes us to feel this way. We complain about so many things every day without even realizing it! Do you find yourself complaining about: I’m laughing as I type this because I’ve experienced a few
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