One day during my morning writing in my (retired book) journal, The Charm of Fine Manners, I was intensely writing the words of my inner...

“Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.” Mina Murray in Brain Stoker’s Dracula Hello Friends! I...

Hello!!!!!!! I belong to a book club, Ancora Imparo-Latin for “I am still learning”. We had our gathering this past week, and Laurie...

Often, I am awed over the influential power words have on our lives. One word placed next to another and then another, and another,...

My sister Barbara and I are book huntresses. We scout for vintage, forgotten, well-lived books that are in need of a new home, new life,...

Sorting through my Mother’s papers, I found this story titled - “ A Tribute to Mother”. Very deserving of a space in Barbara Grace’s...

Happy New Year and Happy Saturday! While on Facebook, my sister-in-law, Denise Sam, posted a photo of a bird with a quote. Hope the...

Oh Wow…another breathtaking Indian Summer Day! I had no work, no appointments and no obligations. Early morning, I took a walk to visit...

I have been reflecting the last two weeks on what to write about. I am introverted, keeping to myself. My sister- Grace-is extroverted. ...

Welcome to the first You-In-Flight series. I invite you to ruminate on this and future You-In-Flight readings. Let the words awaken and...