While scrolling through Facebook recently, I came across several dog-related posts on a friend’s page. They were about her eighteen-year-old pup, Gizmo. His health was failing and she’d been taking him to the vet frequently. Over a period of days, the posts went from distressing health updates to announcing she’d made the tough decision to […]

Reconnecting with old friends is one of life’s best rewards. Sharing memories from the past and realizing you have even more in common after all “those years” is a wonderful gift. My husband and I were fortunate to experience this type of “friendship refresh” when we caught up with our former Champaign neighbors, Alan and […]

Like most people, I’d love world peace in 2024. Also, cures for all diseases, ample food and clean water for everyone, to eradicate crime, end pollution and do away with natural disasters. But let’s face it, we live in an imperfect world – and while we need to keep working towards at those goals, I […]