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In the wooden pews
In the candlelight.
In the slow ribbon of incense rising
Faces I have loved since childhood.
Hands reaching.
Nods across the aisle. A sacred silence. Every word finding its place. Felt the presence of those who knelt here years ago.
Grandparents.
Aunts.
Uncles.
Cousins.
Neighbors.
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 My mother has always been a baker. There were pies cooling on the counter, cakes with candles, popcorn balls wrapped for little hands, and cookies— The recipe begins the way it always has. Two cups of flour, sifted. Nothing rushed, nothing guessed. She reaches for the same bowl, the same measuring cups she has had for as long as I... Read the whole entry... »
- My Mother’s Garden
- My Cousin Chris’ Garden Tips for Delicious Vegetables
- The Story of Blue Willow
- Olivia’s Drawing
- Judy Delicious
  Zip lining is one of those experiences that makes children feel like they’re flying, and their parents wide eyed on their every move. Safely secured by a harness to a sturdy cable, they glide through the air, soaring past the trees with the wind on their faces! The Pickles on vacation in the French Alps. 
 Whenever I travel back home, a black dress finds its place in my suitcase. Returning to my hometown means stepping into a place where every life touches another. A new baby arrives. Two hands join. A table fills. A chair sits empty. People gather for every chapter, carrying casseroles, flowers, homegrown vegetables, stories, familiar glances. ... Read the whole entry... »
 Every time I’ve come home from France over the past 40 years, I’ve walked through my mother’s front door to find one of Linda’s glorious welcome baskets waiting—filled with homemade jams, cakes, cookies, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and countless delicious surprises, all prepared with such generosity and care. Today you outdid... Read the whole entry... »
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