Flying High
I’ve taken three plane trips in the last few months and have another scheduled this month and two so far in 2020. I don’t mind flying but I don’t love it either. The seats are tight. The air in … Continue reading →
Karen
To Each His Own
I attend weekly ‘recovery’ meetings to support my growth in love and compassion–for myself and especially for others. A few days ago in my meditation guide I read the following and it really spoke to me. “Adjusting myself to things … Continue reading →
Just a Handful
I walked down the aisle at the grocery store that displayed nuts and nut butters. I spotted a new item called “Just a handful.” Individual large plastic bags contained a dozen or so smaller bags filled with almonds or cashews … Continue reading →
Dinner for Four at Five
As I think about what to serve my guests next weekend, I’m reminded of the funny story I heard about the elderly man and women who agreed to meet for dinner at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Central at … Continue reading →
Welcoming the Unexpected
The day Grandpa Ennis came to live with my family was one of the happiest days of my young life. My grandmothers and Grandpa O’Connor had all gone home to God long before I was born so the only grandparent … Continue reading →
You Have a Right to be Wrong
I backed out of my parking place in front of the local supermarket and pulled up to the stop sign, aware that the main exit lane had the right of way and also conscious of the incoming cars from Main … Continue reading →
More Than Enough
Recently one of my granddaughters suggested in her daily blog that readers pick something small and special they absolutely HAVE to have and then indulge themselves by purchasing more than enough as a way to soothe and comfort themselves and … Continue reading →
Letting Go
As we get older we often cling to familiar patterns, ways of being with people and beliefs we’ve stood by for years. They’re comfortable so why question or change them? A friend said recently that his neighbor Greg is: “Darn near … Continue reading →
Time Out!
Parents and grandparents know that kids need a ‘time out’ now and again–especially when things seem out of control. Johnny won’t stop teasing Sally or Sally won’t give up chasing the dog or whatever comes about that feels overwhelming. I … Continue reading →
Everything is a GIFT
One of my friends shared an incident in her life that was scary and deeply troubling. She was at a loss as to what to do. Some time later she realized that what had been a near tragedy turned into … Continue reading →