Personal Essays

Lincoln Log Afternoons

Old toys, worn carpets, and unhurried creativity

Aug 7, 2023 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

The memories that were, and the days that are

May 5, 2023 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

A drive through the town that was

A rose-colored look at the past

Apr 21, 2023 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

The small joys of life

Memories of Christmas past

Dec 15, 2022 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

Giving up my dietary identity

I'm ready for more flexibility

Dec 1, 2022 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

Frog rocks and dinosaurs

An epic journey in the cool of the morning

Nov 3, 2022 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

The freedom of what it meant to be young

Two best friends, one campground, lots of nostalgia

Sep 28, 2022 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

Occupie the cat

In which a cat joins a coffee shop knitting group, with the obvious results.

Jul 29, 2022 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

Fishing with Dad

A summer memory

Jun 10, 2022 •

Theresa "Sam" Houghton

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