My mom was inclined to categorize things by how much commotion was generated: “A lot of”… or “such a”… or “so much.” Generally speaking, she was anti-commotion. So she may not be in favor of the following. But a lot of this was already shared at her memorial service on February 6th, 2023 (she passedContinue reading “She Set the Table: A Little Commotion about Mom”
Category Archives: Motherhood
What I Know at 60
I just turned 60. I know a few things. Jesus loves me — this I know, for the Bible tells me so. It was true then. It’s true now. Black is slimming, but it can only do so much. There’s not much better than having a good sister. Unless it’s having three. The sound ofContinue reading “What I Know at 60”
Necessity: the Mother of Tradition
At the end of Thanksgiving Day I was surprised to find a lovely text message from my niece Shelly, sent to me along with her other aunts and her mom. It was a thank you message for our being the “hands and hard work behind” her holiday memories, which she has new appreciation for afterContinue reading “Necessity: the Mother of Tradition”
The Quilts We Carry
I visited my mom tonight. She is a hospice patient so we’re allowed to visit her at her assisted living residence, even during the pandemic.Just as we do on most Saturday nights these days, we watched the Lawrence Welk show on public television. We comment on the era they’ve chosen for the program aired thatContinue reading “The Quilts We Carry”
Karna Eastlund Haugen 