Becky’s Blog

Observations of Life (and Death) from a Walk to School

Lately, I've been walking Daniel to school a few times a week. I figure we better do it now, before South Carolina turns into a giant frying pan and...

Moving Out of the Whirlwind

Todd’s been cleaning out his desk at home, which means he takes all the junk out of each drawer and, piece by piece, stacks it on my nightstand. Not...

The Friendly Giant I Met at Starbucks

I was minding my own business at Starbucks yesterday morning, hiding away in a little niche near the pick-up counter, working on my latest writing...

Don’t Worry. God’s in Control. Right?

Don’t worry. No matter what happens, God is in control. With the coming election, I’ve heard that a lot. I hear it…and I want to say yes.I want to...

Miss Betsy and the Rope

Miss Betsy’s* house is my last stop on my Meals on Wheels route, so I can stay and chat without needing to rush. She’s always in the mood to talk,...

Super Powers, Tub-side

Did you know that when kids are about to turn four, they get amazing powers? Daniel can hear the ocean from his chip bowl, turn his jammies into...

Is This the Last Day? A Big Question from a Little Person

"Is this the last day?" my nearly four-year-old grandboy asked his mommy, "and then we will die?" "No, we are not dying," Sarah told him. "...yet?"...

Dead Pony…And Other Weird Games Kids Play

What's the weirdest thing you've seen kids play? Or played yourself, maybe? I collect weird play stories, so I'd love to hear! Really, tell me! It'd...

What Slipped Under Your Skin? Vines, Voices, and Grandma Creech

I walk by this fence at least once a day and see the old vines hanging there, long dead but still woven into the links, cut off at the top and...

My New Nurse–and What My Doctor Doesn’t Know

I'd been dreading the appointment. At least I knew what to expect. Thanks to my fair skin and the countless hours I spent back in the 1970's and...
Sweet Talk Walk

Sweet Talk Walk

A few months ago, Ben was home for the weekend. Ben and Rosie, our golden retriever, share a bond. When we first brought puppy...

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