Tonight has been typical. Chris has decided to sand my hutch for the fourth time. I began refinishing my table a few weeks ago. He took over and then moved on to the hutch. Apparently after the hutch’s fourth different color stain (has to be perfect) it was finally finished, he scratched it when he …

The seasons remind me that all will be different tomorrow. Seasons equate change. So do you and so do I. And some things appear unchanged. Appearances hide what we choose to not see. Reflections reveal more of what still exists Transparent from pink blossoms to summer harvest Last splash of color subsides in the snow …

It is interesting to listen to my children argue. Invariable the guilty one will bring up old hurts or point the finger to anyone in order to slide away from acknowledging their contribution to the situation. I on the other hand have been reprimanded that I too willingly accept responsibility for everything. “Pam! Why do …

Wistie called and said. Mom, what did you do to your page? I could tell she did not like it. I don’t think she likes change. The times are changing so get on board or miss the train! Good thing she hasn’t seen my hair cut yet!

Who gave this girl permission to grow up? I know it wasn’t me!

BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN, MESA, ARIZONA — “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.” — George Washington …

BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN, MESA, ARIZONA — This has been floating around the internet for a while. A friend sent it to me yesterday and it made me smile, again. “Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but …

BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN, MESA, ARIZONA — I was pretty convinced that skiing wasn’t in the cards because frankly i am too old to deal with the cold and the snowstorms. On Monday morning we woke up to clear skies. So really what choice did I have? It is true i was terrified of blowing …

BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN, MESA ARIZONA – Why is it that during monumental moments I can never appreciate the moment? Today we mailed the movie to Cannes. I felt such despair. I wanted to take it back and check it again. I felt like I had sent out one of my children before age and …

BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN, MESA ARIZONA – It was so cool! We were sitting in Wistie’s physical science class and she took out her “iclick.” The teacher started lecturing and then presented a question to the students. They were then told to discuss their ideas with each other for 20 seconds or so. Then, using …