I’m up early this morning. The wind is blowing fiercely outside my window as it has been most of the night. It reminds me of Bob Dylan’s song, The Answer is Blowing in the Wind, that became his first classic back in 1962.Â
There’s lots of questions these days that need answering. Â
Sonny and Cher performed this hit back in the 1960s. As they were on the rise to stardom they had some roadblocks. Separation, divorce, going their separate ways to become successes in different fields. Yes, as their song says, the beat went on for them and they survived.
I thought of them recently. Since I completed a four year major project in October as a new “retiree†life has had lots new experiences. Some good. Some bad. Some that caused me to make choices of using my time other than writing my usual short reflections I love to pen.  Â
Life happens and it sure has been doing that in my neck of the woods.Â
Not long ago I told you about Ruth. She had been in the hospital and the family had gathered around her in that frail time. I told you how lovely she was…even in her ailing moments.Â
The doctors worked their magic. Her body responded. She got better.Â
I love a man with a beard. There’s something about that rustic look that appeals to me. I can’t help it.Â
It could be my country upbringing. It could just be that a man with a well groomed beard is a sexy site to me.Â
A friend called for a spur of the moment lunch yesterday. I accepted and we agreed to meet at a favorite restaurant.
Now this is not just any friend. This is one of my storytelling friends. Read the rest of this entry »