in its shadow

In the beloved holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”, it’s almost Christmas Day and troubles have overwhelmed George Bailey.

In the 1950s and 60s, my sister and I were often mortified by our mother’s strict rules about – well, just about everything.

Today we remember those who have died in military service.

After several stressful months, it appears that major areas of the country are approaching an important milestone; the slowing of newly reported COVID 19 cases or “flattening of the curve”.