Join Me in my Peace Zone
That’s where I live. That place was modeled for me by my “peace-filled” mom. Tough times didn’t overtake her peace. It almost seemed she was in a bubble of peace that no-one or no-thing could pop that bubble. I’m ever grateful she modeled that peace for me. I know it too. I am adamant about…
What’s Your Name?
Another song blast from the past. “What’s your name? Is it Mary or Sue? What’s your name? Do I stand a chance with you? It’s so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me. Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee!” I’m grinning from ear to ear as I remember the sweet and tender, but sometimes…
We are Caretakers
Before I moved to my apartment home in this new 55+ community, the question was if I should select an apartment on the fourth floor so I would have a view of a forest of trees which I assumed was a wildlife habitat. But instead, I chose the first-floor apartment for easy access getting in…
My All Sufficient Constant
Yesterday, I was pondering about how simplified my life has become at this season of life. Up at 4:30 am, post my blog for the day, send my “love” text messages to my children, go to the fitness center to work out for an hour, come back home for coffee, breakfast, vitamins, reply to emails…
I’ve Got Friends in High Places
My sweet granddaughter, Alexia, and her Yorkie, Emma, have been here with me for the last few days. I always relish this fun girl time (i.e., girl talk, shopping and eating out). One of our mutual enjoyments is a little thrift shopping. I came home with a great stand for my laptop, and she came home with two…
Tasting is Believing
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! It all started with my dad cranking that ice cream maker for what seemed forever. But the results were worth the wait — yummy homemade peach ice cream! That’s when my ice cream addiction began. Then, my dad enabled even more love for that tasty…
I’ve Learned to Pick my Battles
You have probably heard the phrase “Pick your battles”. Also quoted: “Choose your battles wisely”. I’m sure it’s best said in actual wars and battles, but I’m referring to the time to open the door for an argument or a time to back down. You might have even said or thought the phrase yourself. I…
What Disrupts Your Worries?
A “show-stopper” song that disrupted the angst, worry and concerns in my life was one written and sung by Andrae Crouch. It went like this: “I’ve had many tears and sorrows / I’ve had questions for tomorrow / There have been times I didn’t know right from wrong / But in every situation / God…
Loving My Neighbors as I Love Me
A couple of weeks ago I took this photo in the women’s restroom at my son’s offices. Employees had put up sticky notes on the mirror to encourage each other. I love the culture that has been created there. There are affirmation meetings where employees give kudos to other employees for stepping up to help…
Are You Flourishing?
Thoughts of our huge garden in Oklahoma was my blog inspiration for this day. We always had great anticipation for a bumper crop. Then reality set in. Cultivating the soil, which can be rocky, dry and, if by hand, can be a wearisome task. Then it was sowing the seeds, keeping a watch out for…