A child is not an adult
A child is a child no matter what they do, how they talk, their size, or their walk. Being a […]
Musings about life
Is that all there is…
Is that all there is? The lyrics werewritten with a soul-deep, world weariness and sung with a shrug of nothing-really-matters-and-I-do-not-care […]
Ending, concluding, summing up
I’ve noticed that in fiction, especially short stories, stories often stop rather than conclude. While recently reading a couple of […]
Always meeting for the first time
“It’s like I’m always meeting them for the first time.”My husband often laments that every time he runs into certain people, it’s […]
Jump, Jump, Jump on It!
Opportunities (actual) and leads (possible) are delivered fast and furious in this age of instant communication. I am learning that […]
There is always a choice
The fact is, there is always a choice. Even if it’s a bad choice. Even if it’s something you don’t […]
I don’t have an opinion that I’m willing to share
I don’t have an opinion – a new year’s resolution I just made. The cat will have my tongue more […]
Words You Don’t Want to Hear
Four words that you don’t want to hear, especially when the call comes in the morning at a time you […]
This may be the last time
What would you do if you knew this was the last time that everything would be what it was.? Would […]
Things to Pray for…or not
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has been in the news a lot recently because he prays before games. This got […]
Reciprocity
Give only to those from whom you have received. Receive only from those to whom you have given. Ayi Kwei […]
With Appreciation – A List
I am feeling appreciative that I’m an appreciator of the bounty of this world. I appreciate the arts events that […]
This or that? (depends)
Were you making an observation or lodging a complaint? Are you noticing or criticizing? Am I informing or bragging? Am I sharing […]
The See-Saw & The Ick
The See-SawLast weekend was an UP and down weekend – as I experienced the joys and sorrows of life in abundance. […]
One doesn’t necessarily equal another
Just because someone isn’t mean to you doesn’t mean they’re good to you (or for you). Just because someone isn’t […]
I am one of them – guest post by Jim
My dear friend, Jim, of the poetry blog, A Wrinkled Man – Un Hombre Arrugado (poetry, notebook and occasional photography), posted […]
What is good?
iStockphoto image Do you know what good is? Is a thing good in and of itself or only in comparison […]
Happiness from Small Things (with a note to sourpusses)
Small things make me happy. iStock photo I can get deliriously happy over simple things. I realize that this has […]