Because of Goldie

It was Christmas Eve of 1959, and my parents surprised me with an eight-week-old yellow lab puppy. She was beautiful, and of course, I named her Goldie. She had one of the sweetest dispositions, and we all adored her. Goldie was about five months old when we made the long trip from Vallejo, California to…

Sweet Remembrances

Having entered the autumn season of my life, I often sit in thoughtful solitude as golden memories drift through my mind like colorful falling leaves driven by a brisk wind. I ponder each and every one, drawn into the glorious fragrance of sweet remembrances. There is comfort in the simple things, a calm in the…