My post from October 17 told the story of Your True Nature, the company that has cornered the market on products that share advice from nature. I found their story appealing because I personally believe that great wisdom is found in ordinary people, places, events, and well…dogs. Consider Grace, my recently adopted beagle. She has three … Continue reading Eastern Standard, Daylight Saving, or Beagle
Did Sister Hugs Nail It?
We see many worthy quotes on Facebook. Some inspire us to be kind not only to others but also to ourselves. There are those that remind us that we’re never too old to dream big. Some make us smile, some provide encouragement, and a few make us think. One of my favorite Facebook sources for … Continue reading Did Sister Hugs Nail It?
The Circle of Family
A child dying before a parent is something that no mom or dad should ever face. Whether that child is six months, six years, or fifty-six years, the agonizing heartbreak is the same. My nephew Greg died recently. He was born when I was fifteen. I left home at nineteen, and Greg also moved out … Continue reading The Circle of Family
Advice From An Unlikely Source
My guess is that at some time in your life you have read something written by a company called Your True Nature. I gave one of their bookmarks to my son-in-law a few years ago, and my best friend sent me one of their cards that currently is displayed on my bulletin board. But I … Continue reading Advice From An Unlikely Source
The Soft Skill of Writing Thanks
My sister Barbara told me today that it’s up to her and me to save the lost art of writing thank-you notes. Although our other sister Beverly and my best friend Betsy are just as diligent at sending hand-written thank-you notes. And I know there are well-mannered others out there, but let me ask you … Continue reading The Soft Skill of Writing Thanks
The Luminosity of Friendship
One of the many issues I studied while we were building our own house was that of interior lighting; how will the home be illuminated at the dimming of the day? Like most knowledge learned for a limited slot of time for a specific purpose, I’ve forgotten most of what I took in. What I … Continue reading The Luminosity of Friendship
Stinking Cute Really Is The Best Description
If you’re a regular reader you’ll recall that my dog Riley was diagnosed with an oral mast cell tumor the day after Christmas last year. I was devastated not just because of the highly probable outcome of death but also because we had subjected him to two unnecessary surgeries based on a misdiagnosis from multiple … Continue reading Stinking Cute Really Is The Best Description
Hook, Line, and Stinker
If you go online at all, I’m sure you’ve seen the hooks to get you to click on a story. You know…hooks like these: See for yourself why What’s-his-face’s last video is cringeworthy! Remember What’s-her-name? You won’t believe what she looks like now! When this photograph went viral, it sparked major reactions! Experts insist that … Continue reading Hook, Line, and Stinker
Life Changes In A Hurry
My friend Marlene came back from running errands yesterday to find her husband unresponsive in their front hall. As a nurse she was able to administer CPR, but neither she nor the paramedics were able to save his life. Stunned beyond measure, she wanted to let her wide circle of friends know. Her post began, … Continue reading Life Changes In A Hurry
The Hostess With the Mostess
An episode of the old sitcom All in the Family had Edith very nervous about her role as hostess of a Tupperware party. She fretted about the embarrassing role she had played in a Christmas pageant as a third-grader. As a manger cow, her one line was to have been, “Moo moo, I hear people … Continue reading The Hostess With the Mostess