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...
Exercise . . . And So Much More
by Mary Jo ShannonWhen I joined the Salem Family YMCA in January 2000 and enrolled in a water aerobics class, my main concern...
Surprise! Happy 50th Birthday
by Mary Jo ShannonA fiftieth birthday is a true landmark – one-half century – and worthy of special celebration. Loving spouses often plan outlandish...
A “Pick-Up” At Lipe’s Pharmacy In 1953
by Mary Jo ShannonEvery Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., approximately twelve persons gather in the chapel at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church to read and...
A “Pick-Up” At Lipe’s Pharmacy In 1953
by Mary Jo ShannonEvery Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., approximately twelve persons gather in the chapel at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church to read and...
Not Sure? Just Look It Up!
by Mary Jo Shannon“I know what a raccoon is! I don’t need to look it up in the dictionary!” my son Harry shouted,...
“I Thought You Said . . . ”
by Mary Jo ShannonIn the early 60’s when my oldest son was in elementary school, he was obviously quite disturbed after hearing a...