Yesterday I saw these two cars sitting side by side in a parking lot. It appeared one of them was having troubles. Jumper cables were in both men’s hands and they were obviously in hopes that the cables would provide the juice the car needed to get started. “Dead battery.†I said to myself in […]
I’ve been watching this lovely plant growing and growing in my little area beside the back door. I thought it was a sunflower and have been anxiously awaiting it’s flowers that were so beautiful last year. As the fall approached I realized it was not going to bloom into a lovely sunflower. Now, I was […]
 How many times have you heard this in your lifetime?  When grandma and grandpa use to visit, they likely asked you this on and off. Maybe your parents asked. Maybe they already decided for you what they wanted you to become. As a school counselor, I saw that happen often. Sad but true. As a […]
I was out with friends last night for a bite to eat and some good conversation. There were five of us. It occurred to me when I was sitting there that these folks stepped in and out of my life at different times and for different reasons over the past ten years…one stepped back in […]
It occurred to me recently that there are some of us who have opinions and comments about everything and who aren’t scared to say what we think. To be honest, I think this is – generally – a good thing. After all, life is just too short to do anything differently – unless it is […]