The center of attention

Chase Ruben

This little guy was the center of attention for us this weekend. His name is Chase and he is our first grandson. His older sisters were happily looking forward to his birth, but the actual experience of seeing and touching him for the first time was more magical than they imagined.

Heart healthful arguing

A New York Times article (login required) by Tara Parker-Pope reports on research that reveals a link between your style of marital arguing and your health. Do you vent your feelings, or do you bottle them up? Choose well or reap the health consequences.

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but […]

Anniversary time

Our visit to North Carolina coincided with our anniversary, and Nancy and Jerry’s. Their anniversary is just the day after ours. We celebrated with dinner out at one of their favorite restaurants.

Nancy’s mom sent a box of chocolate covered strawberries, complete with silver serving tray. A delicious treat, packed in ice, and delivered […]