I recently sat down to look through one of the Pilot’s Logbooks that I had filled in during my flying career. These books (similar to a journal) record various categories of flight time that contribute to a pilot’s “total flight…
When You Marry “Later in Life”
“Dear Brenda, I know you married for the first time when you were in your fifties, so I am writing to ask for advice. I’m dating a great guy, and we are talking about marriage now! We are both older,…
A Gratitude Giveaway!
How are your thirty days of gratitude going? We are thrilled by the number of you who have joined us on this journey of intentional expressions of gratitude. Every year, about this time in the month of November, however, it…
The Seasons of Life
Today’s post was written by my mom, Lorraine Strohbehn, a favorite contributor here at Petals from the Basket. She sent it to me today to use at “a later date,” but it was so timely and such a good reminder…
Weekend Hospitality Tip: Of Embassies and Ambassadors
For many years, I read one book a week. Then…I got married. Life happened. Schedules, priorities, and well…everything changed! It’s been good, mind you, but things have changed. Recently, however, I’ve chosen to once again give my love (and yes,…