My niece, Meris, once asked “What kind of name is ‘Bob’?” This was evidence of what we called the “Generation Gap” (a 1960’s expression). We explained that “Bob” is a shortened form of “Robert”. Meris quickly maintained that “Rob” is short for... Continue reading →

Today would have been my Mom’s 85th birthday, which explains the memories that have lately popped in my head. I smile when I realize my childhood was anything but conventional. We grew up hearing stories of how difficult her life... Continue reading →