I am at a certain age. I am certain death is coming to many that I know and love and I am certain that the windows of opportunity must be recognized and grasped when seen so that potential will be realized. This last Sunday one of my very best friends…
As a little girl I loved the summertime. It was warm, green and filled with cousins, fun and laughter. The sun came up early and went to bed late. There were nights in the haymow, sleeping on the lawn under the stars. Days filled with red rover and tag and…
The front porch is a great place to relax, talk and to play games. Euchre, Monopoly, Risk and go fish, some of the favorites in my family that were played on the porch. Last week I found the perfect porch. Hard to see myself living elsewhere. I am in a…
Eating well, sleeping well, playing well. All keys to good mental and emotional health. One must sleep deeply to be well rested and refreshed. The brain is the powerhouse body and when stressed, assaulted or deprived of sleep and absolute rest, it results in poor health, both mental and physical. …
I walk upon this winding path to our favorite pond I think of love and you and loss and swear I see you just beyond. I came upon the pond and beach where once a young boy played, Now wishing that so very much, we had more than stayed. I…
I was reading a story where the bride and groom of a fancy wedding were asking their guests to pay an attendance fee. $200 per person. If you bring a child, they can only come if they are between 12 and 18 and it is an extra $50 for their…
It has been many years since I have lived in a state with snow. Yesterday March 18th I woke up to the white world of winter. The world was awash with white snow gently blanketing the ground and coating the trees. Beautiful. I love the early morning in this situation. …
ODE TO ST PATRICKS DAY When one hears the words Land of the green most will think of Ireland first. Romantic Ireland with their beautiful rolling hills, Sheep grazing lazily, coastlines that seem to never end and folklore that includes leprechauns and pots of gold. Living in California is…
THE BACKBONE OF THE SOCIETY IS THE FAMILY. *Disclaimer: this is my thought, it is my experience, and I know there are a million variables. Take it in, let it percolate and then live your life the one you are experiencing. Atom, the basic and fundamental building block of matter…
Music to soothe your soul, motivate your body or invigorate your mind Music is the thing that can affect you deeply and profoundly. Music has been known to influence behavior, decisions, lifestyles and crimes. For me it has been a balm in times of indecision, pain or trial. It has…