Backstory   Amy had been a Consider This listener and respondent for quite some time.  She often dropped a note to say how much she enjoyed a story or that some theme brought back good memories.  This time, her message was a long one.  This time, she had her own story to tell.  Here is the […]

Backstory   I was browsing through old family photos.  There was a close-up of a very old woman, taken back in the 40s. I was mesmerized by her.  Wrinkled face spoke of her advanced age. Yet the light in her eyes and her warm smile exuded something I sought to define. Then it occurred to me. […]

Backstory   How do you keep a friendship going, when you and the other person are far apart?  Through communication. That might be a Facebook post, a hand-written letter or an occasional gift.  I got to smiling over beloved objects in my home that were gifts from over the years, and this story was the result. […]

Backstory  We were all enthralled when Krista shared her adventures as a new teacher. Her biggest memory of her young students – They always had sticky hands!   Besides the jokes and cute stories, a very distinct edge could be seen.  Here was a young woman who was going to make a difference in the lives […]

Backstory   I was a busy young executive working my way up the ladder.  Landed a VP job in Washington, DC and I was on my way!  Needed some help though; someone stable in the office to keep things moving and wrap them in a bow at the end.  Someone who could keep pace with my […]

Backstory   Someone shared the Chinese proverb with me.  I have always found wisdom in words from the orient. Is it because they are exotic?  Or simply bubbling with insight?  In any case, I started thinking about what kinds of things have value to others, to me.  This story came from those musings. Click to listen […]

Backstory  Do you ever find yourself rhyming without even thinking about it?  When that happens to me, I go with the flow.  Most of my attempts wind up crumpled on the floor. But this one seemed to fly.  Something different this week.  Please try it on for size. Click to listen or follow below to […]

(Updated) Backstory   He was gone.  I had so enjoyed him in my life – and now he had moved on.  I was sad to know that we would confer no more. Our collaborations were over.  I was on my own and feeling a little lost. Wanted to reach out to him. Wanted things to be […]

Backstory  I could hardly walk through the room, for all the toys spread around.  Looking at the broken plastic pieces, I could just imagine how much all this cost. But there was so much; it was overpowering.  How best to organize toys and help children to appreciate them?  We explore all that in this week’s […]

Backstory  “You’ve got to write about it,” said one listener.  “I’ll be watching for the story,” said another.  So now that the decisiveness of marriage has sunk in, I decided to fill the requests and tell you how the man finally got me to the altar, after eight years of keeping him waiting.  It is […]