What makes us Ladies? Du’uh, what DOESN’T? We’re wearing hats for pity’s sake. Mama didn’t raise no fools. Read more >>

God sure does work in mysterious ways. Over the years my blessings have been made known to me in so many ways. After losing my job I was welcomed back into my parent’s home with open arms and am... Read more >>

The safe harbor of a childhood friend, words cannot describe the value of such a place. To have the sanctuary of a true friend is a gift, a place you can go, to hide, to cry to laugh and sometimes to... Read more >>

It promises to be perfect weather for a road trip. Early fall; a drive from Spokane, Washington to Butte, Montana. Big sky, blue skies as we climb up the mountain passes of northern Idaho, then down... Read more >>

My sister taught me how to tie a bow. It’s the bow that starts out with two loops that get twisted around each other—the one that’s easier to tie. My sister always tried to make... Read more >>

I entered through the back door, preparing to inspect the kitchen first, then the rest of the rooms. My heels clacked on the new tile floor, echoing through the empty cupboards with a hollow,... Read more >>

We threw a surprise party for my sister this weekend. It was the second time we were able to do this, the last time being eighteen years ago. My goal, on her thirtieth birthday, was to make sure she... Read more >>

Today I left for work early and kissed my sleeping sister on the cheek before I left. She opened her sleepy eyes and asked, “Where are you going, mana?” I answered I was... Read more >>

It is true that I’m prone to loud and embarrassingly inappropriate laughter at the worst possible moments. Friends and family are never surprised to hear me hee-hawing away at something... Read more >>

There is something about sisters. Sisters are friends and confidantes and comrades. Sisters talk and listen and fight and compete. Sisters hold hands, literal and metaphorical, through life. Sisters... Read more >>