Do you ever look at all the violence in the world and get discouraged? Or try to do something nice for someone and get rejected? Do your good deeds go unnoticed sometimes? A lot of times? I know. It’s frustrating. And it’s hard not to give up. Here’s the thing – Do good anyway. Because… Read More Do Good Anyway – a lesson from my sister
You know what it is that makes flowers bloom, right?… Read More Bloom Where You Are Planted
Remember that famous battle cry? – “Give me liber-Teeth or give me death!” Ok, I’m taking poetic license here, but let me explain. Dentures changed my life. In so many ways. There were some good things that came out of the whole experience – I learned that I am a lot braver than I thought.… Read More “Give Me Liber-Teeth or Give Me Death!”
Our dog hates everyone. Or so it seems. He barks at everything – other dogs, humans, birds, plastic bags, you name it. Dare to approach and Jack will warn you away in no uncertain terms. Most people just smile when he does this – after all, he’s little and cute and literally doesn’t seem like… Read More Please Don’t Judge Our Dog
When I lived in NY, spring was a time for cleaning. We’d exchange the heavy winter drapes for light, airy, summer curtains. Windows would be freshly washed and thrown open at the slightest hint of warmth. We’d watch for seasonal sales on flowers and vegetables and rejoice over the first crocus poking its way through… Read More Seasons – a Perspective
I don’t know why birthdays freak me out so much. In reality, I’ve been growing steadily older day by day. Perhaps it’s the celebration of that fact that I object to. Like so many older folks, I’ve taken to saying “oh I don’t celebrate birthdays anymore”. As if by denying the festivities, I can deny… Read More Birthday Cards
Good intentions; they say the road to Hell is paved with them and that may be true. Hopefully, I’ll never find out. What I do know is a lot of good intentions are lost every day. For example, I intended to write more this year. That intention got lost somewhere in the minutiae of everyday… Read More Good Intentions
