How Grand It Is. . .
. . . to be a grandmother. Once anointed to this role, you’ll always have . . . someone to remind you to cover your legs with a towel at the beach—so the blue lines on your legs won’t show. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: General
Gifts That Keep On Giving
Imagine how our lives would change if we all began giving “invisible” gifts–the kind that are not found in a box. Our presence can mean so much more than mere physical presents. Here are a few to consider: a smile: … Continue reading →
Forget-Me-Not
This lovely little flower has flat, five-lobed petals in blue, pink or white with yellow centers. A German legend claims that God named all the plants, when a tiny unnamed one cried out, “Forget-me-not, O Lord!” And God replied, “That … Continue reading →
Walking for Fifty-Plus Years
I went out for a walk the other day and a fairly new neighbor in our community stopped to say hello. He referred to me as the ‘walking lady.’ “Do you walk every day?” he asked. “I see you out … Continue reading →
Gettin’ Old CAN be Fun
Thanks to the folks at Southern Writers Magazine for publishing an interview with me about humor in the golden years. I know the print here is a bit small, but it’s the largest version I have. No need to challenge … Continue reading →
The Gift of WAITING!
I’ve never thought of waiting as a gift. In fact, for most of my life I’ve been more interested in moving forward at a pretty good clip. I see my destination in sight and I’m eager to reach it–whether literally … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →