by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 29, 2014 | Faith, Wisdom
She had sparkling eyes, a warm smile and a sweet voice that I can hear to this day. For a brief season, Betty was my mentor and my friend. In thinking of the people who have left their mark on my life over the past 60 years, Betty immediately comes to mind. She...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Feb 4, 2014 | Faith, Family
My first coherent thoughts as I awoke this morning were prayers that the Lord would bless my youngest son, a college student, on his 19th birthday. And that God would show me how to bless my husband. My Man has had a rough winter. An independent business owner,...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 29, 2013 | Family
As we sat down to Thanksgiving dinner at Springfield Farm on Thursday, I was filled with gratitude for my family. Ours is non-traditional — I have a stepmom and two half-siblings; two of my sons have a stepdad and half-brothers. But nothing is done...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Sep 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
I wrap my fingers around the warmth of its redness, and the apple fairly drops into my palm. Two-fisted, I pluck one, then another and another. The crop is so heavy — branches bowed to the ground, leaves splayed onto the grass. There is a bounty this year. These...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Aug 20, 2013 | Faith, Family
So much I can’t tell you…..but surely you know. Blue moon rises on this summer night and as I watch, I’m caught in memories of full-moon romps, of little boys rolling in grass lit bright as day, calling out so we wouldn’t miss the silliness. Calling out so we’d be...
