I visited friends in the hospital yesterday. He had severe angina a few days prior and had a few stents put in his heart as a result. They were expecting him to be released later in the day. As I visited, I noticed that he was tired, yet his cantankerous humor was on full display. …
I was asked an interesting question last night. After I made the statement that I used to be very anti-homosexual, a friend told me that she had a hard time believing I had ever held those beliefs. She was unable to find a trace of it in me, for which I expressed silent gratitude. “How …
Saint Patrick’s Day is usually a time of reflection for me. I suppose it is my equivalent of other people’s New Year’s Eve/Day. It’s a time to look back at how far I’ve come, examine where I want to go, and remember my Dad. March 16th, 1977 – Daddy and I were sitting at the kitchen table. …
I realized just how much my diet has changed during the nine days my son took care of me after I had multiple surgeries (more on that later!) He brought me fresh-brewed herbal tea each morning, changed ice packs throughout the day, helped me from room to room, and to the car when we needed …
A Holiday Message for You I see you. I see the real you. I know you. I know the real you. I love you. I love the real you. You cannot fool me. I know you and I know who you are. You can act any way you wish, but I will not change my …
I am in love. Truly, madly, deeply, head-over-heels, ga-ga, in love. I have all the tell-tale signs: sudden bursts of laughter for no apparent reason, smiling inside & out, warmth for total strangers, compassion for others, ebullient bliss, etc. Giddy, wonderous, delicious love. It feels Mahvelous, Dahling! It’s that kind of love that people get …
My unhappiness with Love originated with the belief that Love is Finite. My Joy with Love began when I understood these things: Love did not begin with me. I did not invent Love. I did not begin Love. I cannot end Love. I cannot make Love go away. Love is infinite. Love has no beginning …
The symbolism of the Eagle is inspiring. That awesome creature who soars to the highest heights with such great vision is breathtaking. The eagle embodies strength, tenacity, solitary power, stamina and grace. But did you know that the eagle, the very icon of freedom and independence, positively will not fly until it is pushed from …
Remember the old, “You are what you eat” campaign? It was an attempt to remind people to think about what they put into their bodies. After all, those are the only nutrients bodies have to build from. Back then, I don’t think we comprehended the cellular turnover rates that science has discovered. We were just …
Some people say the ego is the mind. I say the ego is a redneck from Missouri. Perhaps they are one and the same. I mean, think about it. What do we know about rednecks? They tote guns… because they are sworn to protect themselves and anybody else who might need protectin’, ‘specially them thar …