Life in My Body

Life in My Body

By Alison Feinauer I often drive somewhere and upon arrival get out of my car and think…how did I get here?  What happened in the last 10 minutes or 2 hours of that car ride to get me here?  Do you ever have those thoughts?  Almost like your...
A Place of Honor

A Place of Honor

By Rhonda Stinson “I am not doing very good,” said Nina, one of my ESL (English as a Second Language) students. “Learning takes time, Nina,” I encouraged. Hang in there, and I assure you, you will make progress.” Frustration was written...
Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully

By RaeLynn DeAngelis As I peered into the free-standing mirror to apply makeup one morning, I noticed a few new wrinkles and age spots had appeared. A reminder that I’m not as young as I used to be. A few minutes later while drying my hair, I couldn’t help...
Remember WHO and WHOSE You Are

Remember WHO and WHOSE You Are

By Tanya Jolliffe I remember hearing I was a “tomboy” in grade school. I don’t remember my parents, grandparents, or other relatives saying it, but my classmates, family friends, and acquaintances were happy to tell me WHO I was.  I lived an...
Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis

By Rhonda Stinson Becca E. Dougherty was born in 1864 in Ohio. She had at least 1 daughter with Joseph Mitchell. She died in Adams, Ohio at the age of 17. Her daughter’s name was Electa “Lefty” Mitchell.  We had always wanted to know why...