June 9, 2014
There is, I think, some sort of mysterious and perhaps mystical connection between a mother and her daughter that is greatly intensified during the daughter’s pregnancy and delivery of a child. I know that it’s foolish for me try to… Continue Reading…
June 6, 2014
“I think my water broke!” “OK, we’re on our way!” Such was the conversation, with my daughter Charissa, which altered the carefully planned events for the evening of June 5, 2014. Linda and I had been packed and ready to… Continue Reading…
June 1, 2014
Decided to treat my girlfriend to dinner after church today so I took her to the local Red Robin restaurant. We were greeted by the hostess who immediately informed us that there would be a 15 minute wait. Now, confession… Continue Reading…
May 27, 2014
Dear Mini-Muffin, Grammy and I had such a great time watching you for a few hours last night while Daddy and Mommy went out on a date. I stepped into your room this morning while you still slept and… Continue Reading…
May 9, 2014
Mother’s Day, had its origin in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held a memorial service for her mother who had passed away three years previously. It was Jarvis’ intent to honor her own mother by having a day set aside to… Continue Reading…
April 23, 2014
Grocery shopping in the Jeske household is something that is not delegated to one person. Sometimes I do it, sometimes Linda does it, and sometimes we do it together. Tonight was one of those occasions when we did it together… Continue Reading…
April 17, 2014
I had an appointment today to have an eye exam in preparation for getting some glasses. The appointment was tucked into the midst of several errands so I anticipated a full morning. The appointment was scheduled for 10:05 am. I… Continue Reading…
April 17, 2014
I began wearing glasses when I was about 10 years old. I hated them. I only had one bad eye at the time and 20/20 in the other one. I remember that the eye doctor asked me if I wanted… Continue Reading…
April 14, 2014
It was my task to sort through the contents of my mother’s wallet today, looking for anything that needed attention as we begin to tie up any loose ends in the aftermath of her home-going last week. It was interesting… Continue Reading…
April 12, 2014
The libraries of the world are filled with books which are, in turn, filled with information. It has been said that a weekly edition of the New York Times contains more information than the average person was likely to come… Continue Reading…