Daily writing promptWhat’s the one luxury you can’t live without?View all responses My husband and I spend a few weeks in Europe every year, mainly because we have three grandchildren in Portugal. One of the differences I find disturbing in European bathrooms is the lack of a washcloth. There are hand towels and bath towels,... Continue Reading →
Queenie is the Only Acceptable Change to My Name!
Daily writing promptIf you had to change your name, what would your new name be?View all responses We took an Uber back to our daughter’s house in Porto, Portugal on Wednesday, because we had walked across the port bridge to get to the beach. I found out it was a bridge that opened about half... Continue Reading →
Everything Is Better with Bacon, Even Chocolate! Right?
Daily writing promptDescribe your dream chocolate bar.View all responses My two favorite foods are bacon and chocolate. I am in Portugal, and the bacon here is wider than in America. On a hamburger, the bacon revs up the flavor. They add an egg, too, but I always give the egg to my husband, which he... Continue Reading →
Having It All Depends on How You Define “All”
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses What is considered all for me may be different from how my husband defines all. For instance, we are traveling right now, and in Vienna and Budapest, I was content with two attractions a day with a day of rest... Continue Reading →
Making Sacrifices for Others Can Change Your Life for the Better
People were shocked that I would give up being childless and supposedly free to do anything I wanted to raise my late sister’s four children. However, making the sacrifices of time, money, and love was the best decision of my life. I was headed to an early grave, drinking beer and playing cards all day.... Continue Reading →
My Travel Blouse and I are on the Road Again! Viva Vienna!
My Travel Blouse in Vienna My travel blouse is the oldest piece of clothing I brought with me to Vienna. We have been here five days, and we will leave for Budapest tomorrow. I love this blouse because it goes with every color of pants and jeans. It never needs ironing, and no matter how... Continue Reading →
Good Leaders Know When to Follow!
The supervisors that I liked most during my working years were people who understood that they didn’t have all the answers. They realized that sometimes they needed to listen to the views and reports of others. They were humble enough to allow subordinates to change the course of an operation, if they were convinced that... Continue Reading →
Retirement is a Career Move!
Daily writing promptWhat is your career plan?View all responses I finally retired for good last year. I wondered if my usefulness was depleted. But as I just completed a new Master's degree in Religious Studies this week, I realize that in retiring, I opened new doors that will bring new beginnings. So, retirement is not... Continue Reading →
Attending the Symphony Reminds Me Music Equalizes and Heals
Daily writing promptWhat was the last live performance you saw?View all responses It has been over six years since I attended a live performance. It was the Nashville Symphony. I loved everything about it, except the traffic in downtown Nashville. As always, I am thrilled to see the diversity of people in the audience, wearing... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Day Gives Us 365 New Chances to Hope
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?View all responses I love New Year's Day. It is a day when you realize the old year has finally passed. Just maybe this one will be better! So, a new year signals opportunities for change and new beginnings. If the previous year was... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 