I recently had an unpleasant interaction with someone I consider a close friend. I thought I was teasing him good naturedly, but it was apparent, he was insulted, even angered by my comment. To say I was taken aback would be a gross understatement. This guy has a great sense of humor and is not … Continue reading Thick or Thin Skin?
The Rainbow Bridge…
https://youtu.be/5GurFKhK34U Forever in Our Hearts My buddy Hank was recently diagnosed with inoperable cancer. The tumors in his intestines and liver are too numerous to treat. I have watched him lose weight and hoped it was just old age, but deep inside, I knew it was something much worse. Hank is actually my son's dog, … Continue reading The Rainbow Bridge…
Procrastination or Paralysis?
As a teacher, I looked forward to my summer break with the same excitement as a small child anticipating Christmas. My colleagues and I had a countdown on our office door. We had yellow post-its with the days written on them in reverse order. Each day, one of us would have the honor of pulling … Continue reading Procrastination or Paralysis?
Life, Death and Odd Canonizations
Mom loved being a Mom I recently lost my mother. Even typing that sentence created pain in my heart and tears in my eyes. It was as though each keystroke was a separate stab to the inner recesses of my heart. A mother's death is like no other and trying to imagine never hearing her … Continue reading Life, Death and Odd Canonizations
Change of Life or Just Change??
What makes us want to change something or in some cases everything about ourselves? We can go through life happily living one way, looking a certain way, liking specific things, disliking other things and then all of a sudden, we change. After years of hating baseball, suddenly we're super fans. After spending our entire lives … Continue reading Change of Life or Just Change??
Parrot Heads Don’t Grow Old: Do We??
Last summer I went to a Jimmy Buffett concert with my friend, Susan. I have seen Buffett too many times to remember an exact number, but this was Susan's first Buffett concert. The first time is always magical. Within the first two minutes of a first song, you can tell if the person is going … Continue reading Parrot Heads Don’t Grow Old: Do We??
Am I Turning into My Mother??
I remember being on the phone with my grandmother about 25 years ago. I was living in NJ at the time, about 15 minutes from the beach house where my grandparents retired. I saw them frequently. I took my grandparents to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. I had them up for dinner at least once … Continue reading Am I Turning into My Mother??
He’s Sick! Pray for me!
No one enjoys illness whether it be a simple cold or the flu. It makes us tired, cranky and miserable. For most minor illnesses, such as a common cold, life goes on. Or should I say, for women, life goes on. For most men, life comes to a screeching halt as they navigate a world … Continue reading He’s Sick! Pray for me!
Take a Right…or Is it a Left???
Some people are born with a great sense of direction. I admire these people immensely. These are the people who can rent a car in a city they have never been to and navigate it like a native. These are the people who say things like "It's easy to find....go south on main street for … Continue reading Take a Right…or Is it a Left???
Ice Makers and Other Straws
So I have a fascination with old sayings...things like "a stitch in time saves nine" or "that was the straw that broke the camel's back", although the latter admittedly seems a little cruel to the poor camel. But still, this particular saying has rung true in my life so many times, especially in the last … Continue reading Ice Makers and Other Straws
New Endings 