When the Baby Boomers Go
He speaks with the authority of one representing Verizon and Best Buy for years. Recounting the stages of electronic evolution over the last four decades, he helps us to better understand why customer service, like many other parts of modern life, “isn’t what it used to be.” Finally, he ends by predicting, “When the […]
Read MoreWhitby
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- by Linda Highman
I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. There are so many places to see in the United Kingdom. I’ve been here four times. Each time my hosts, Kat and Rick, not only provide homey accommodations but super touring services, including day trips and overnight stays. Last Monday, we spent the day in Whitby, a […]
Read MoreButterfly Gardens
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- by Linda Highman
The first one we visited was in 2006 outside Butchart Gardens in British Columbia. The second was last year at Tropical World in Leeds, 12 miles from home. The third occurred this past Thursday at the Tropical Butterfly House in Sheffield about 20 miles away. Interestingly, the World Wide Web shows that there are 11 […]
Read MoreHer 50th
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- by Linda Highman
November, 2025. A Monday morning. As usual at this time, I chat with Kat in Crofton, 8000 miles away. “Mom, would you come to help me celebrate my 50th birthday?” My mind races. Such a trip, although six months away, requires finances, packing, and care for things lift behind–like Sammy and a storage unit. “Yes,” […]
Read MoreMEANT FOR YOU
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- by Linda Highman
Tuesday afternoon, June second, Plover, Wisconsin After packing two medium-sized, check-in suitcases, I labor to pack a rather small duffel bag, my carry-on allowance. Three o’clock. Tammy, who will drive me to the airport, waits for me while visiting with Heidi. I wrestle to pack an accessory case, holding jewelry, toiletries, and medications; a zippered bag […]
Read MoreThey Don’t Have a Mountain
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- by Linda Highman
During my first week in Wisconsin, I toured many small towns on well maintained county roads. I learned their names and numbers from my driver, Heidi. She told me where they led and pointed out significant sites along the way. “County roads are designated with letters. “H” is the one that we are on right […]
Read MoreSmelling for Two
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- by Linda Highman
During my first three days in Wisconsin, Heidi and I drove through the early summer countryside. Under clear skies, the trees bloomed, the temperatures reached into the 60’s, and the breeze blew gently. “Oh, it’s a perfect day,” Heidi exclaimed. “for all the farmers to spread manure all over their fields! The smell! Can you […]
Read MoreBetween Sundays
Sunday, May 10: I worshipped in two different churches, Resurrection Lutheran and Hinson Baptist. Sunday, May 17: Once more, I worshipped in two different churches, St. Paul’s Lutheran and the Free Evangelical. Between those Sundays, I led a Monday book discussion on Theo of Golden, an excellent story with surprising twists and a subtle but […]
Read MoreSparkling Teeth
Nineteen years ago, while watching The Great Debaters, a super, historic movie released on Christmas day, 2007, I was truly impressed by all the actors teeth. The teeth in everyone’s mouth were straight and sparkling white. Even now, I am amazed that regardless of character, economic standing, or cultural placement, all actors appear with blazingly […]
Read MoreMy Announcement
The Holy Spirit’s outworking in my life over the last 25 years has been confirmed and encouraged by Brian D. McLaren. Over the last couple of years in a weekly Bible study, his books have been read and discussed. We Make the Road by Walking (2014) and Do I Stay Christian? (2022) serve as a […]
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