We lost a fellow blogger this week. And yes it is sad…. for so many reasons. Sad because we will miss her. Sad because she was at her prime. Sad because she was a joy. Sad because this was so sudden. We are sad for ourselves because the presence of that person is no longer with us. Grieving is a natural part of our lives. We grieve for who isn’t anymore in our lives… for …
For a non-event it was fabulous! Really, I mean it. Let me clarify. Those of us who are born during or this close to the major holidays are used to folks forgetting our birthdays… or giving half hearted wishes. Really, can you blame them? Afterall, they are usually totally spent from the gush of the holiday season. So, I for many years have just stopped celebrating… or even attempting to. Really, it’s like pushing a …
It had been a challenging year, that’s for sure! I have lost friends… and friends have lost loved ones. Almost seems like there were more challenges this year than most.At 12:01 on New Years I always make a prediction. This year’s was “a year of major transitions”… and it has been pretty much that way. Yet, I have to be thankful for so much. The challenges have made us stronger. There is still life… and …
I have recieved this gift on numerous occasions over my life. You know the type – the non-judgemental, non-questioning, here’s a place to stay, here’s a meal to eat, cash bailout, kind ear, comforting shoulder, hand up, physical labor, here-I’ll-do-that-for-you, just a smile brand of kindness… and not because “tis the season”… but just cuz. I can only hope that I have done half as much thus far in my short time here to pay …
It is da season – the one that serves to remind us what really counts. For each of us it may seem to be different. But it really is the same… perhaps variations on a common theme. Peace and goodwill is a hope. Connection is real… and perhaps we can achieve that “hope” and contribute to it. My count this week is knowing that we do connect. Through technology… we all commiserate. Weather you happanstanced …
I found out recently that the “Faraway Tree” books by Enid Blyton are now available for sale here in the US. These books gave me such pleasure when I was a kid that I highly recommend them to you if you have any young ones. There were a series of 3 books and I read them over and over again. They really provided the seed that cultivated the joy of reading in me.Basically, it is …
Hit “play” on the video before you read this. Yes, I’m being silly… but I’m entitled! It has been a long hard climb back onto the playwriting horse. Something that I would have been able to crank out in 2 weeks has taken a month and a half. There was a serious and nasty hump lasting over 3 weeks that had me so stymied that I could not write more than 3 lines without agonizing …
It’s simple, short and to the point today. It is my favorite of American holidays. One that is not directly tied to any religious affiliation which makes it inclusive. That counts so big in a country that was founded on the idea of freedom. It’s that ideal that should be cherished. It is also an ideal that we should be vigilant of. So, I count the ability to be thankful and celebrate this holiday and …
This week I’m counting coffee. It has been my friend on this write. I’ve been pulling odd hours and a steaming cup of java has been a comforting companion. I’m counting it also because we often take our consumables for granted. How fortunate am I that food and drink is readily available when in many places in the world basic nourishment is a luxury. If you are wondering… I’ve made good headway… but the write …
