I graduated from the 1987 inaugural class of Millwood High School. Something I learned in high school? Nothing outstanding except fun memories. I was interested in physics, but only because a boy named Blake Barkhouse was in the class. During biology class I dissected a fetal pig with Lisa Winters. We named the specimen Fred….
One Positive Life Change: Finding Peace Through Daily Spiritual Practice
Originally Published: April 10th, 2025 2026 One positive change I have made in my life is nurturing a spiritual practice. To spend time each day in prayer, talking to the God of my understanding, then listening with meditation. I haven’t yet attained the level of discipline where I sit in quiet practice over an extended…
What Is The Most Fun Way To Exercise?
The most fun way to exercise is with my husband! Heehee… S, 🌻
Books I Reread: Dorothy Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey Detective Stories
Originally Published: April 8th, 2025 2026 I enjoy rereading Dorothy Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey detective stories in order: I discovered Dorothy Sayers and her famous fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey many years ago in a second hand book store I frequently visited. I would sit on the second story floor, surrounded by thousands of old…
Why I Would Be Princess Leia or Wonder Woman
Originally Published: April 7th, 2025 2026 If I could be a character from a book or film, I would be Star Wars’ Princess Leia. I was 8 years old that May of 1977, when Star Wars A New Hope was released in theatres. I remember being so happy after the movie. I wanted cinnamon bun…
Rescue Dogs Make The Best Pets
Originally Published: April 6th, 2025 2026 We adopted two young dogs from rescue shelters in Texas, USA. Vinnie and Pebbles spent the beginnings of their lives in kennels. Alive, yes. Fed and in a warm shelter. Yes. But lacking consistent human cuddles and contact. Vinnie was a little over a year old when he arrived…
Dolphin Sanctuary: A Dream Job I’d Do For Free
Inspired by Rick O’Barry’s Dolphin Project, I would own and operate a dolphin sanctuary to rehabilitate captive dolphins back into their natural habitat, as well as provide a loving, permanent home to those dolphins who are incapable of successful rehabilitation because they were born into captivity. Additionally, Joyful Stephanie’s Dolphin Sanctuary would team up with…
Hockey, ‘Eh!
I am not a true fan of the Olympics. However, this Nova Scotian supports Sidney Crosby and the exciting hockey games played between Canada and Finland, then Canada and USA. S, 🌻