Watch that woman standing on the farmer’s porch. She pulls on her work jeans that still show patches of garden dirt. She sprays insect repellant on her work boots, arms, and neck. Next comes a mesh insect protection net that loops under her armpits and covers her entire head. With great precision, she dons … Read moreFun in the Garden

Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking a walk with my two young grandchildren on a warm spring day. It was a leisurely walk in a quiet neighborhood. After the long, dark winter, we in northern New England savor the feel of sun on our faces. No longer do we have to brace … Read moreDon’t Worry. Be Happy!

I am pleased to announce that my seventh book has now been released. Two years in the making, it is an illustrated treasury of ten stories that span the centuries and the world. In this collection, young readers will read the thrilling stories of Longinus at Golgotha, the vision of Constantine in the battle to … Read moreMiraculous II

Christmas was three days away and the state of Maine was under siege. A mini hurricane blindsided the state, blowing down thousands of trees, thrashing unsuspecting citizens with torrential downpours, damns near bursting, evacuations, mudslides, and power outrages that threw 400,000 Mainers into the dark. Food shopping became an adventure. I entered Shaw’s Supermarket with cash in … Read moreMiracle at the Grocery Store

One brilliant autumn afternoon I turned my face to the sun and felt its warmth, drinking it in, as New Englanders do, knowing that winter snows would soon beat upon us. I do not take this sunny day for granted. I am standing in the middle of a football field exhilarated by the presence of … Read moreRadical Thanksgiving