It is no use telling me not to run from your dog because his or her bark is worse than their bite. I have been afraid of dogs since I was a little girl walking through white neighborhoods to go to church. I don't know if the dogs were trained to bite black people, but... Continue Reading →
For some reason that I could not define, this past Sunday I tended to find fault with everything that happened at church. It is ironic, as I was the one who did the cheerful welcome and read the scripture and prayed for the Communion service, as well as leading the church in partaking of the... Continue Reading →
Mickey is so excited, as he prepares for his big date with Leslie at the Half-Note Lounge in New York City. He is such a jazz aficionado, and he heard that the orchestra performing tonight is the best in the world! They have a reputation for getting down to the maximum! He cannot wait! He... Continue Reading →
We went to a local park for our walk today, and it seemed that most of our city was there celebrating the last long weekend of the summer. Douglas found a parking spot away from the trail parking, which meant walking across wet grass. I decided that walking across wet grass was just too uncomfortable,... Continue Reading →
Today, it is hard to tell what is real and what is just made up in the news. Rumors are so prevalent in American news organizations today that one doesn't know if what is written or reported is true or just someone's way of manipulating the truth or distracting from bad press reports. I cannot... Continue Reading →
I wonder what is the interrelationship between trying to find a sense of belonging in childhood and the desire to follow unknown paths? When Douglas and I take long walks in the places we visit, there is always a path that no one seems to take. You can tell those precious paths not taken by... Continue Reading →
I have had it with euphemisms That make negative things sound so good. Articulate the truth of the matter, If you don't mind and if you would. When I no longer have a job, Because of someone else you have hired. Don't tell me that I've only been downsized, Just tell me straight that I've... Continue Reading →
For six days, I watched the tender care that my 93-year-old mother-in-law receives from her caregivers, three women and one man. They help her get in and out of bed, go to the bathroom, keep her clean and her hair combed, and cook and feed her. Twenty-four hours a day, one of them is with... Continue Reading →
We went walking in the nature preserve near Douglas' childhood home. We took the "easy" route, which is harder than anything we hike on here at home. It is called Lake Chabot, and it is about 8 miles of paved roads through a wooded area, surrounded by a man-made lake, complete with a dam. There... Continue Reading →
I am stunned by the death of Aretha Franklin. Reading all the accolades and tributes reminds me of the power of language, and that one word can become powerful in a culture, embodying our values and beliefs. One such word for me is RESPECT. I am sure that the concept existed long before Aretha made... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 