Choosing what we sow.

Conversations these day are tough. We bombard each with fear, despair, disillusionment and division. People are stressed. They are frightened about the future; about tomorrow. How will we pay for college? How will we afford the house? Republicans are stupid. Liberals are dangerous. Talk show hosts are hoping President Obama fails.  Our country, our homes, our [...]

I am thankful for small mercies

writes  Ralph Waldo Emerson. “I am thankful for small mercies. I compared notes with one of my friends who expects everything of the universe, and is disappointed when anything is less than the best, and I found that I begin at the other extreme, expecting nothing, and am always full of thanks for moderate goods.” [...]

Be Kind

A few months ago, Kathleen, Rachelle and I were golfing at Jefferson Park, a few miles away from our homes.   We like Jefferson Park.  It’s fun, a little challenging and the people who play there are just folks who want to get out and hit the ball.  No snooty pants.  No show offs. The [...]

What would Lowell do?

Since my father died, I find myself thinking a lot about how different we were.   I’m a loud, everyone-knows-I’m-in-the-room kinda gal.  He’s quiet and if you weren’t looking for him, you wouldn’t notice him.   Except to say “Hey, that guy’s got great eyes.”     Dad didn’t need a seat at the table — he didn’t need or [...]

Words to live by

My friend Glenda sent me an email today with a series of Andy Rooney sayings.  I have no idea if these are truly his words, but I can hear his voice in my head when I read them.  So that’s good enough for me.  Besides, they’re smart, pointed and very, very relevant. Enjoy! I’ve learned [...]