. Dealing With New Stuff
When its past the big holiday, its time to conquer all the new stuff. May I suggest several ways to bring order back to your life, especially regarding gifts? 1) GIFT BOX. Some non-seasonal gifts can go immediately into your “gift” box to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 4th, 2008 | 0 comments
. The Last Time
Mom died on a Thursday. I had come across three states the previous week to say goodbye and among other things our family had the sacrament together one last time on a cold February Sunday. The local ward deacons came to the house to pass it after the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 23rd, 2008 | 0 comments
. Legacy of Lemon Lilies
Carrie Claire Stringham Hacking must have been some woman. Her name is exotically long and poetic, but she preferred to be called “Claire” by her friends. She lived long, crossing the generations to my own by a significant six months, a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jul 16th, 2008 | 0 comments
. Uncle Glen, Also Known as Dad
His eyes were blue and young looking, even when he grew old. He would often wake up in the morning with the anticipation of a little child and say, “I’ve thought of something new. Its a better way, a solution to my problem.” He was... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jun 5th, 2008 | 0 comments
