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 .. That [...]

Friends

I am so lucky.   I have so many wonderful friends who get me.  Friends who really know me.  And whole-heartedly embrace me.  Life is hard for me right now.  And my friends are stepping up and saying: let me help.   It’s amazing.   I feel so blessed.
Unlikely as it seems, Cher’s take on [...]

Weary and Worn Out

I flew home from Los Angeles last night, seat 1D on Alaska Airlines.  Pepperoni pizza and cheap Merlot were the rewards of first class seating.  I had left my parents and my aunt and uncle back in the city of angels and I was on a plane wondering if I would see them all again.
It wearies me [...]

Be kind.

Two days ago, while running errands in the cold, gray, rainy afternoon, I encountered some un-nice people.   I try to be deliberate in my politeness and try to be aware of being nice to the people I randomly encounter in my day:  grocery clerks, baristas, drivers, hostesses, receptionists, dry cleaner counter clerks.  I think [...]