21 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 (in no particular order)
The end of the year is a time of reflection for all of us. Of course I have a huge list new things I want to do in 2022, and the New Year is a great time for a new start, but
Category: Encouragement
Creating a Kinder World – When Stuff Happens
The other day some friends asked how my house was doing after the damage from Hurricane Ida. I said “well it has been patched up by some great friends, thank God, and I am happy to say I can sleep in my
Creating a Kinder World – The Subtle Bully
Recently my phone rang. The person on the other end asked, “Am I crazy?” and proceeded share some things that have been said to her by her boss at work. These words caused her to feel less confident and made her question
A Dance to the Music of Time
Most days I walk to the canal behind my condo complex, where I see the most beautiful sunsets. I try to go every day, just to take the beauty while getting some exercise. I usually do not take my phone with me
Recognizing Dreams When We See Them
I haven’t written lately on paper (or screens), but I’ve been thinking a lot. Often I write blogs in my head while I’m driving, and I’ve been driving more lately as part of my job. Sometimes when I am sleeping, I dream
An Unsung Hero – Lee Vinson
“The most important two things that you need are a big bowl and a pair of scissors,” said Lee Vinson, a Legal Secretary. That and a refrigerator full of leftover lunches. Every Friday evening at around 4:30, an email goes out to
Cupcakes, Love and Memories
Are there birthdays in heaven? As many of you know, I’ve quit my job and decided to return to school to get my Masters in Social Work. It has always been my dream to do something that matters to others. I find
Aging Gracefully PT 2: The Time is Now!
In my first article about aging gracefully, I talked about watching my mother age, and how my sister and I have had to step in to be her protectors. I also mentioned that as we watch our parents age, we are sort of seeing
Paradise? It Depends on the Person
I’ve seen a lot of articles lately about happiness and how to achieve it. When we see a headline like that, we are drawn to it. We all want to be happy – to find our paradise. If only we could find
The New Politically Correct
The New Politically Correct The phrase “politically correct” has been bandied around a lot lately. People either encourage it or they resent it. The people who resent it say “I used to be able to tell jokes or speak my mind freely,