Our Longevity has a Purpose
I am still in the afterglow of all those candles on my birthday cake. Although I am genetically predisposed to living deep into my 90s (the women in my family are die-hards), I can unequivocally say that for me, longevity is not a goal to which I aspire. I don’t want to live long as…
Being the Spice of Life
I just can’t complain about anything, but I sure could if I let myself go there. But I can’t complain at all, especially when I see others with tremendous physical issues, heartbreak issues, homeless issues, and so many other issues. I was touched by Shane Claiborne’s book, “The Irresistible Revolution”, subtitled “Living as an Ordinary…
My Bucket List is Complete …. or is it?
When I went to Israel a few years ago, my Bucket List was complete. Sure I’ll take on more adventures, but I don’t have to. I am good to GO! No longer have a need for a bucket! According to the 2007 movie “The Bucket List” where Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson (both of whose…
Was the Innkeeper Really So Unwelcoming?
I’ve been “gifting” in my blogs the last few days AND gifting is what I’m doing at my dining room table. No food allowed on that table right now because it’s loaded with wrapping paper, ribbon, scissors, tape, gift cards and gift items to wrap. I’m getting my Christmas gift list checked off, one-by-one. Speaking…
Our Rich Family History
My friend posted this beautiful photo on her timeline a few days ago. She was in Pocahontas, Illinois. I commented: “I have family roots that go back to John Rolfe and Pocahontas. They were our 10th generation grandparents. Yay! I’m multi-racial! There’s a tiny percentage of Native American in me! And I thought I had…