Category Archives: memories

Pet Memories – Is There a Dog Heaven?

I’m really not a dog person, so why am I so weepy over a dog? Yesterday morning I took our old Buddy for his last slow walk around the block then helped him into the car for his last ride. … Continue reading

Posted in death, memories | 2 Comments

Picking Cotton – Eye Witness Memory

I listened to a remarkable Diane Rehm Show the other day about a case of mistaken identity that landed an innocent man in prison. While we sometimes hear of this, what makes this case memorable is how the crime victim, … Continue reading

Posted in book talk, memories | Comments Off on Picking Cotton – Eye Witness Memory

The Great Recession, The Great Depression

So we’re in a recession that our economic leaders were afraid to tell us about for a year. Fear breeds more fear, and this reminds me of the Great Depression when fear ran rampant and helped destroy the stock market … Continue reading

Posted in history, memories | Comments Off on The Great Recession, The Great Depression