I saw a quote not too long ago that said "Life your life as an exclamation, not an explanation." I love it ( Read more... )

Of all the things in my life that have had the most impact, the "Little House on the Prairie" books are at the top of the list ( Read more... )

Each time I return to Washington, I drive by my childhood home. In my mind's eye, I see it as it once was: new, clean, safe, surrounded by trees and bushes my parents spent hours planting ( Read more... )

It is amazing how many people read my book, see my pictures on my website, and then want to hear what I sound like. I understand this fascination, as I too appreciate being able to put a face with a name ( Read more... )

I do not have caller id. When the phone rings, if I feel like it, I answer it. If I'm busy or on my way out, I won't. I never know who's calling, and so when I pick up, it's usually a surprise ( Read more... )

Last week I received a call from my bank informing me that an unidentified person was trying to access my accounts and as a precaution, all of my assets were frozen. My debit card was invalid and I wouldn't be sent another one for several days. "In the meantime," the voice called, "just try to use the cash you have on hand ( Read more... )

According to a study this last week, all blue-eyed persons came from one ancestor thousands of years ago. It is estimated that prior to 10,000 years ago, every person on the planet had brown eyes. And then there's the genetic mutation that led to blue eyes, and now, more than 20-40% of all Europeans have blue eyes. (Read more... )