Silly Old Grandmother with Pictures in Purse

Fifty years ago, a woman received this photo album as a gift from her daughter-in-law. A gift, in part, to commemorate the birth of the family’s first grandchild; a baby girl. A gift that, by the looks of it, was carried for years, treasured, and looked at often. At least that’s how I imagine it. …

To the Wise Women…

Although I’m not what you’d call a “religious” person, I have a certain degree of appreciation for the world philosophies that embrace the roles of women, especially those in roles of teachers and mentors. In some belief systems there are “wise women” who guide younger women and are highly respected for their experience and knowledge. …