by Linda Mackillop | Jan 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Whine. Whine. Whine. My furnace went out this week. I woke up Monday, just as my husband’s car pulled away to take him to Southern California for five days, noticing the house was a bit chilly. And silent. The furnace wouldn’t come on. No problem. I’d call our Heating...
by Linda Mackillop | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
There we were, an interracial, intergenerational group of about twenty something people represented by Caucasian, Asian, African Americans and Hispanics, huddled in a large circle in the basement of a pub, having a rational discussion about the hot button topic of...
by Linda Mackillop | Aug 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
My son returned from three and a half years in the Peace Corps and has been living in our home as he searches for the new pieces needed to rebuild his life here. We are watching his roller coaster adjustment, and he’s filled with the emotions predicted by the Peace...
by Linda Mackillop | Jul 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
I loved this article in the recent issue of Time magazine about the relationship between Bill Clinton and the Bush family. In an era of hostility from both sides of the aisle, this cover story painted such a picture of grace shown by both men. The article tells how...
by Linda Mackillop | Jul 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
June 2014 Healthy and active gym member New seizure medication Severe muscle pain ER, MRI, CAT scan, x-rays No diagnosis Ice pack hidden under scarves at work Chiropractor, primary care physician, neurologist August 2014 Pain continues Useless over-the-counter...
by Linda Mackillop | May 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
“All work is honorable.” – Bill MacKillop During my college years, I prepared to go to work at the midnight hour while my roommates prepared for bed by climbing under their warm blankets and turning off the light. Sunday through Thursday...
