My husband goes to the grocery store or Costco near me every day! I am amazed when I accompany him to Kroger that the women who work the self-checkout line know him so well. It is like they are old friends, and he knows their names and asks after different ailments. My daughter says he... Continue Reading →
A Tribute to My Son Who Would Have Been 50 Years Old Today
Malcolm's two grandchildren, who love to ride in cars and smile like their late grandfather You would have loved this milestone birthday. Anytime you could party surrounded by more friends than I thought one person could have, you were in your element. That beautiful smile would light up the room, and everyone was drawn to... Continue Reading →
I Hope My Love For Humanity Comes Through
Daily writing promptTell us one thing you hope people say about you.View all responses I love people, not in a romantic way, of course, but I hopeit shows in my actions. That means being compassionate, caring, helpful, and remarking on people's value and worth. I hope that my smile relays to others I meet that... Continue Reading →
Being A Non-Traditional Student Makes You Feel Like An Outsider, But Not For Long
I was 36 when I went to university for the first time! It was Dr. Mary, my psychologist, who suggested it, because when we talked about my unhappiness and feelings of uselessness because of a divorce, she said the words that changed my life. She told me, "Go to college! Your brain is going to... Continue Reading →
A Walk in the Beauty of Nature Keeps Us Grateful and Joyful
I had back surgery on November 24, and yesterday, the staples were removed. The doctor advised me to take small walks; just don't overdo it. In two weeks, I can return to the gym, but what I have missed is walking on the hiking trails near my home. I want to hear birds sing and... Continue Reading →
Even in Pain, Life is Beautiful
Paris, France I am rooted in this place of pain, My footsteps have walked here before. Some days stir on an endless loop, An echo of hours hearing the same old score. Time slips away, as this old body creaks. Through the years, clocks don't remain on hold. I look back on the young... Continue Reading →
Maybe Not the Birthday Present Many Would Choose, But Perfect for Me Right Now
In a couple of weeks, I will have another back surgery! I learned to never say what you won't ever do again! After the fall in Vienna in May and a subsequent fall in my bathroom in June, I have spent so much time at doctors' and dentists ' offices. I have had six weeks... Continue Reading →
Time is Indifferent to Our Needs: We Must Live Each Moment Fruitfully
Daily writing promptDo you need time?View all responses Time moves on, regardless of the need for more time by all of us. Everyone has experienced days when you wish you had more time to complete a project ot tell someone you loved them. As I near my seventy-fourth birthday, I often wonder whether I would... Continue Reading →
Global No Social Media Day: A Time of Freedom to Be Oneself
Daily writing promptInvent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.View all responses There is something about seeing the lives of young children chronicled on social media platforms that disturbs me. It may be a generational issue, but I wonder if we are not creating a cohort of people who don't live life; they... Continue Reading →
The Blogs I Follow Add So Much Joy, Education, and Sweet Poetry to My Life
Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite websites?View all responses My favorite websites are the blogs I follow on WordPress. I haven't actually gone on Tumblr to look at the blogs, although I do post my blogs there. Nearly all of the blogs I follow are by poets or fantastic storytellers. I also love the ones... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 