Carrie Classon

By: Carrie Classon I have always loved Halloween, and I love it now more than ever. I love to get in costume and have fun with other people in costume.…

By: Carrie Classon My sister sends a text, telling me she is making lasagna, and asks if I will bring a cake. “Sounds great!” I readily agree. “When?” There is…

By: Carrie Classon It’s no secret that I love dogs. I love dogs, and I don’t have one right now because, traveling as much as my husband, Peter, and I…

By: Carrie Classon I’ve been thinking about forgiveness. A lot has been said on the subject by people a lot smarter than I, so I don’t have anything valuable to…

By: Carrie Classon He was sitting outside his home on a tiny patio, wearing a fedora and smoking a cigar. He had a portable music player sitting beside him, and…

By: Carrie Classon I got anxious again today. I think I am getting better at leaving anxiety behind, and then anxiety says, “Not so fast! We have more work to…

“Up North With Mom and Dad” I’m staying “up north” with Mom and Dad, and that is always good. My mom and dad have built a life that is pretty…

Finding New Irresistible Treat, Apple Empanadas Usually, just as I am getting close to leaving Mexico, I find some absolutely irresistible treat and have to eat it every single day…

Stubby Got Into Some Trouble It was time to come back from Mexico. It wasn’t because of the weather. The weather was wonderful. The nights up in the mountains were…

A Pattern In Chaos It’s seven minutes after 10 p.m., and the usual ruckus ensues. My husband, Peter, is wearing earplugs. He is in the habit of doing this when…