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 [...]

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 foursome [...]

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 .. That [...]