When there is the passing of a loved one it is invariably very sad news. Whatever the relationship between the deceased and those left behind may have been, the world as we perceive it is diminished significantly. In these moments…
I have often thought about my attitude during this time of year as being somewhat of a Christmas cynic or curmudgeon. I do not understand the frantic behavior of trying to find the perfect gift for someone, or the idea…
12/24/2017: I start most of my days by reading a quote from a book; today’s quote has fashioned this idea to write a simple reflection about this holiday we call Christmas. Today’s Quote is by L.M. Montgomery; “I believe the…
Today is a day that has a timestamp in my memory and on my heart because it is the birthday of someone who, at one time, was very dear to me. This significant someone still owns a piece of my…
Today (09/26/2015) is National Love Note day, which leads me to the question: How do you write a note that encompasses all that you love and know and encompasses the vastness of relationships that accumulate across many years and venues. …
When I dust the photographs on our shelves and walls, I dance with the fond memories of you.
This quote from T.S. Eliot’s play “The Cocktail Party” has stimulated my thinking for many of you with whom I have connected via Social Media. “We die to each other daily. What we know of other people is only our…
Teaching is Love (Note: I have shared this narrative with others before, but I believe this is the first time it is posted here on this site.) My love affair while I was a teacher. First, I want to dispel…
The muse for this writing comes from two quotes I recently read. “True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.” by Ben Johnson “True friends are greatest riches.” – German Proverb What does friendship…
Having or needing something better to do; or this thing I call being a Facebookian! What am I doing here? How does being on Facebook benefit this existence? One thing for sure, it is wonderful to connect with friends and…
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