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 as on a vacation or figuratively as in making … Continue reading →
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 the cabin too chilly to suit me. (even when … Continue reading →
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 as they are, and being able to love without … Continue reading →
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 or a nut and cranberry mix. What a good … Continue reading →
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 six o’clock. They never did get together because the … Continue reading →
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 I knew was my mother’s father. He had the … Continue reading →
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 Street. I looked to my left. All clear. BEEEEEEP! … Continue reading →
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 let go of the worry that they will run … Continue reading →
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 perfect. We think alike and enjoy the same things … Continue reading →
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 remember a time when my son Jimmy, then three … Continue reading →