It Is Really True!
It is really true: when I take a few minutes each day to connect with a person who is struggling, I experience more...
It Is Really True!
General Caregiving
The Test of True Love
The Test of True Love
I passed the True Love Test! Or maybe I should say Larry passed the test. I answered “yes” to all four of the...
Advice to Retired Seniors
Advice to Retired Seniors
A note from Karen: our friends Barb and Bill Bredemeier share a deep commitment not only to their faith, but to...
Think BELL to Care Well
Think BELL to Care Well
Want to know a quick way to remember what to say or do when a friend is hurting? Here’s my answer: think BELL. My...
Sleeping with Bread
Sleeping with Bread
One of my favorite books is Sleeping with Bread. Isn’t that an interesting title?! It begins with this sobering,...
I Choose You
I Choose You
Larry and I have walked a lot of steps during our six decades together. We hiked in the mountains, in the...
The Pope and Me
The Pope and Me
There are 1.4 billion Catholics in the world—many of whom are mourning the recent death of Pope Francis. I am not a...
Ignore Wirecutter’s Gift-Giving Advice and Follow Mine Instead
Ignore Wirecutter’s Gift-Giving Advice and Follow Mine Instead
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or for any other occasion, the New York Times’ Wirecutter site reviews and...
