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Granny Eva and the Roots That Still Hold
A Legacy from the Horse and Buggy Days My cousin Vicki once said something that captured the awe we all feel when we talk about our family’s history: “Granny Eva was alive when horses were still on the street.” She said it almost in disbelief—as if the world that...
Sundays with Rosella: The Hidden Cost of Aging Alone
Rosella had never married, and I was one of the few people in her life “Are you there, Kevin? Are you listening?” Her voice came through the phone—high-pitched, thin, and slightly frantic. “I’m here, Rosella. I’m listening,” I replied, a bit embarrassed, cradling the...
This Little-Known VA Program May Help With Home Care
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL.Do you know a veteran who needs help with dressing, bathing, or walking? They might not be aware of a government program that offers essential non-medical...
The Quiet Strength of Uncle Pete’s Wrench
A Tool of Memory There’s a big, heavy old monkey wrench in my toolbox—rusted at the jaw, its handle darkened from years of use. We call it “Uncle Pete’s wrench.” It doesn’t get much action anymore. I keep that wrench not for its function, but for its memory. When I...