Mary Jo Shannon
Merger Of The Finn And The American
That’s what my new grandson-in-law, Tero Ronkainen, entitled the PowerPoint presentation he gave in lieu of a speech at the reaffirmation of his wedding vows in Richmond on August...
Change – The One Thing That Is Constant
Nature is rapidly reclaiming the area where our garden flourished only five years ago. Although...
Patience Is A Virtue
“Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Seldom found in woman; never found in...
Our Very Adventuresome Sarah
On August 17th our granddaughter, Sarah Davis will be married in Helsinki, Finland. Only her...
What Makes A Happy Birthday?
Husband Harry says birthdays do not mean that much to him. It’s just another day...
A Very Good Use of Technology
by Mary Jo Shannon
Checking my email one evening, I was surprised to see one from my daughter Kathy with the intriguing subject line...
P. Buckley Moss – The People’s Artist
by Mary Jo Shannon
Upon my retirement from the Shedd Early Learning Center in 1988, the parents and faculty gave me a signed print...
Saving “Sam”
by Mary Jo Shannon
At least once in my lifetime, I have definitely felt the power of God working within me. I have no...
It’s Reunion Time Again!
by Mary Jo Shannon
Last Friday I attended the Grafton Society luncheon for Mary Baldwin graduates who earned their degrees at least 50 years...
The Key To Remembering – Focus!
by Mary Jo Shannon
I suppose we all misplace our keys occasionally. Yes, I know the cure – establish a habit, by putting them in...
So You Think Winter is Really Over?
by Mary Jo Shannon
Julius Caesar was warned, “Beware the Ides of March.” We had no such warning for the Ides of March, 1993....