Now that it's summer, I'm remembering back to trips we took when I was a child. One of the treats we most enjoyed was a weekend at White Lake--which was just 80 miles from our home. We loved swimming in the clear water and afterwards, games at the arcade and rides--especially the bumper cars and … Continue reading Pack the Picnic Basket
Month: June 2023
Remembering Daddy
Today, on Father's Day, I'm remembering Daddy and all the things he gave me, all the roles he played, over the twenty-two years that he was in my life. It's fitting for me that this day is in June, when I have my most vibrant memories of him working on our farm--which was his Rosser … Continue reading Remembering Daddy
Re-evaluating Your Life: Questions to Consider
Years ago, a co-worker and friend made an observation about me that she was qualified to make. We'd worked closely as school nurses for years and socialized outside of the school day. We knew a lot about each other-- our childhood and college experiences, meeting our husbands, raising our children, and caring for our aging … Continue reading Re-evaluating Your Life: Questions to Consider
Summertime
Of my forty-four years in nursing, twenty were as a school nurse---mostly with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. I will always remember early June as a busy and exciting time. We staff, were just trying to finish up the school year and anticipating the summer break. I knew it would take weeks to recover from … Continue reading Summertime
Connie Rosser Riddle 