by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 24, 2015 | Faith
He says the words like a charge and a challenge to us, the warm bodies filling the pews on a Sunday morning. “We’re all called to be leaders.” The too shy and too-busy. The servants. The broken, the ill-equipped and the unwilling. You say that if we...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
While my kids were growing up, learning something new meant our family vacation was a success. In pursuit of education and fun, we traveled to lighthouses, museums, historic sites, big cities and large zoos. Which is probably why I love Tarpon Springs, Florida. I...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 11, 2015 | Faith
We were stuck in a fog here in the valley today. It was noon before the sun broke through. Earlier this morning, while I was still in my p.j.s and just getting ready to make some coffee, Hubby came through the back door saying “I need your help.” He was...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Growing up, a couple of my sons were fascinated with reptiles and rodents. Not atypical for boys, but they also had a strong desire to own and nurture them. In a cage. In our house. Along with the traditional kittens, dogs and farm animals, at various times, we also...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Feb 19, 2015 | Faith, Slice of Life
I have “retired” twice in my lifetime. I don’t plan to do it again. Mailings from AARP have begun arriving in my mailbox, and I’ve been notified that this is the year I can begin collecting Social Security benefits. No, thank you. By my optimistic estimations (backed...
