The other day when our four-year-old granddaughter Luna was visiting, she looked at me and said, “Grandma, why are you and Grandpa church people?” This was no doubt prompted by the fact that her mother had packed “church clothes” just in case we got everybody up, fed and ready in time for the 10:30 mass on…
Author: lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
Luna’s Second Story: A Happy Day
A Happy Day by Luna (transcribed by Grandma) Flipperdee, the baby seal, was sitting on a rock by the ocean with his mother, Gloria. Suddenly, a helmet dropped on Gloria tail. The helmet had fallen off the head of a little girl who was riding her bicycle nearby. The little girl jumped off her bicycle…
Father’s Day at the Hospital
Today, we went to Sarah’s hospital, Glendale Adventist, where she is finishing the final week of the rotation from hell. This is where we celebrated Father’s Day since she was on duty and couldn’t leave. We got food from the cafeteria and headed into the residents’ quarters, where they have computers where they work and…
For Father’s Day
My dad was fifty when I was born. I was the lucky recipient of an adoring father who never wavered in his constant love and attention. I know I am very fortunate to have had that kind of dad; one who treated me with kindness, respect, and as though I was someone special. I have…
Last night: Thai Takeout and Fun
I wrote 90% of this last night but literally fell asleep with the computer in my lap. Thought I would get it out early today to count for my 20 minutes of writing yesterday! I have just returned from visiting Sarah, Gregorio and the kids. Ray is up in Ojai with Liz, and Rachael and…
The Agony and Ecstasy of the DMV
I have been to the DMV two days this week and, just in case you didn’t already know it, this is not a place to put on your “Must See” list of happy spots in our beloved Southern California. In fact, today, I sat among the huddled masses quietly waiting for the recorded voice to announce,…
Rose Bowl Flea Market Today in Pasadena
Ray and I got up in the wee hours of the morning today and headed over to the Rose Bowl flea market. it was so early, in fact, that this post will be very short so I can go to bed very shortly. Much to our delight, daughter Liz brought Luna and Nico for a…
St. Thomas’s “Breakfast Club” Today
This morning, Ray and I were up early, heading to the St. Thomas Breakfast Club, which is our homeless breakfast program. We knew that several of our regular volunteers wouldn’t be there today because of vacations, but we didn’t quite expect that only two people would be there at 6:15 am, Deacon Johnson and one…
Today
Today, I worked on eBay all morning and handled several business details that needed handling. I also cooked up a batch of cornbread and blackeyed peas, which we had for lunch along with a stew that Rachael brought over. This afternoon, I had students for almost 4 hours. Tonight, I have edited one online student’s…
20 Minutes a Day 