As I was having a manicure yesterday, I heard a woman talking about her holiday. She was cooking for 40 people, all who are alone and have nowhere else to go. She even invited the man doing her pedicure when she heard that he was alone. What a generous soul! I want to wish all… Read more »
About a month ago I was rushing around my house doing minor chores. Why rushing? I have no idea. I watered a plant in the kitchen and tucked it under one arm and, as I went to put it back in its room, I misjudged the amount of space I needed to clear the door… Read more »
Brian Stevenson, Attorney and Law Professor, has a beautiful attitude. He has dedicated his life to defending the people our society tends to ignore, the prison population. He believes that we are more than the worst thing that we have ever done. He sees the humanity in everyone, even those who are too vicious to… Read more »
I found this writing from 2006 and wanted to share it with you: “I have been looking for a place in my home that is mine…a sanctuary, a special place that smells and tastes like me, only me. A place where I could be free to think and explore, experiment, make mistakes and grow into… Read more »
There is a particular aspect of these school and public shootings that is gnawing at me. Everyone talks about keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill. But, what about the disturbed, lonely, marginalized, bullied, isolated, maybe abused, people who are not mentally ill but are willing to give up their lives to… Read more »
Are you obsessed with the Pope? I am! I hang on every word, nuance, touch, and kiss. I watched his plane arrive and cried when I saw him emerge. I’m not even Catholic! His message of inclusion, respect of differences, responsibility to take care of each other, and cooperation have been so inspiring. I am… Read more »
I hear people say so often that they feel blessed. They usually say this when something wonderful happens to them. They feel blessed to see a beautiful sunset, or that they live in a nice home, or that the people they love are healthy. But, can we feel blessed when things are not going as… Read more »
As promised, I addressed my sock drawer tonight. It is astounding how many socks are too small, tattered and ridiculously out of character for me now. Either they really shrink or my children have been storing their socks in my drawer for years. Are those white anklets my mother’s? And I don’t remember buying one… Read more »
I survived the first two nights of cleaning out my closet spurred on by Marie Kondo of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” As I held up each item, I asked “Am I ever going to wear this?” Then I admitted that the question is supposed to be “Does this spark joy?” Well, that is… Read more »
Wayne Dyer continues to be an inspiration. Every time I hear one of his quotes, it feels like the first time. I say yes, yes, I get it! In case you are not familiar with them, here are some of his teachings: “Circumstances do not make a man, they reveal him. If you believe it… Read more »