Peace of Mind

Peace of mind is attained not by ignoring problems, but by solving them. – Raymond Hull   Peace of mind. Who doesn’t want it?  Merriam […] Read More

Memorable Epitaphs

We all want to be remembered for something. We have children, we paint, we write, we fight, we conquer. We leave behind marks on the […] Read More

No Explanation

“You don’t get explanations in real life. You just get moments that are absolutely, utterly, inexplicably odd.” — Neil Gaiman   As anyone who has […] Read More

A Christmas Story

December television programming is filled with classic holiday flicks that are as varied as we are. From the inspiring message of human worth in the […] Read More

Note to Self

Here I’m singing happy birthday Better think about the wish I make This year gone by ain’t been a piece of cake Every day’s a […] Read More

October Holidays

Our days are shorter, the nights are longer, and after a long, hot summer, cooler weather is here. October has arrived, bringing with it dozens […] Read More

When someone we love dies, that relationship does not end. It is constantly unfolding and refolding itself in different ways. Like an origami in grief” […] Read More

Labor Day During a Pandemic

Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work. — Booker T. Washington   Labor Day weekend is […] Read More

Small Tasks in Life

Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe. – Therese of Lisieux   When we are tired, stressed, […] Read More

Keepsake

When mom passed away after a brief illness, our family gathered to grieve and to prepare for her memorial service.  We came from all parts […] Read More