I loved my rocky horse, that I named “Trigger.” Here I am at 5 years of age. Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a television special about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully
In my thirty-seven year-long nursing career, I cared for many patients, many of whom touched my heart in different ways. One lady who still has a place in my heart was a cancer patient, Mrs.Jones. The first time I met her, I was impressed with her indomitable spirit, her sense of humor, and her amazing … More Gift from a Cancer Patient
We have all seen television shows featuring interviews with centenarians. Many of these one hundred plus years “young” souls had wrinkles and white, gray or sparse hair. Many of them were in wheelchairs or not as “able” physically as they used to be. But if you look into the face and eyes of many of … More How to Keep Your Inner Child Alive and Well
Today, I felt led to write this post about little things. Since I had back problems several years ago, I know there are some things I can not do without having pain again, sooner or later. A little back ache after being on my feet for hours without rest tells me that I need to … More Little Things
Life is full of humorous events. Sometimes, I think they help us keep our sanity. It is easy to laugh at mistakes, slip ups, and other embarrassing things others do, but it is harder to laugh at ourselves in our own moment of weakness, at least immediately after they happen.There are a few funny … More Can You Laugh at Yourself?
One of my four favorite seasons each year is winter. (Yes, for various reasons, I love each one.) I’ve seen them all from South Carolina to the north to the western, mountains of North Carolina, and eastern North Carolina; I have been through one hurricane in New Orleans and one in North Carolina. I have been … More Winter Beauty
Inner peace is a home grown commodity; beginning with the seeds of nourishment, parents loving us when we are babies, then as children. Add the nourishment of loving parents; give the sunshine of growth from personal experiences, life lessons, and a love for our Creator/Spirit/God, as well as our fellow man, and our own peace will … More Which Peace Are We Talking about Here?
First joy that awakens me, is my black cat, Norie. She jumps up on my bed and stares at me in the fading darkness, until I wake up to feed her. If I don’t wake up right away, she snuggles up by my head, and we doze for a while. Second joy is expectantly looking … More Five Daily Sources of Happiness for Me
Writing for me started when I connected with a group of people from diverse backgrounds on a community chat site. We shared our experiences and questions about anything from safe travel routes on icy roads, to what insect was eating someone’s hibiscus flowers over night. We shared funny stories, family events, and supported each other … More Resolutions And Thanks
Growing up with tales and fables from other countries, parables and stories from the Bible; a collection of red books that held many poems, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales, I became enchanted with storytelling and reading. Then I began telling my own stories (well not quite the same. You know how kids have to figure out … More Who is Joyful2beeblog’s Blogger?
My family was once in need for a year or so. My sister and I wore hand-me-downs while we were in school. Daddy lost a job and had to work two part-time jobs to support us. We never went lacking for food, but let’s just say that eating out was an uncommon treat. I know … More Please Donate
Today was my mothers birthday. This is in her honor. Our mother was the rock or our family. She and Daddy were such an amazing team as parents. I seem to remember they used Dr. Spock, a famous pediatrician in the 40’s and 50’s, (not to be confused with Mr. Spock on Star Trek!) as … More Thank You, Moma and Daddy
On Facebook the other day, I saw this quote posted by Andrea Sigler on “Word Porn,” I am unable to find the author of this quote but it has been used many times on other sites. I found it interesting that a recent re-connection with an old friend exemplified its message. This friend was a … More But Keep the Old
My interest in the gifts of being an empath and having empathy began a long time ago. Having empathy or being empathetic means you can understand and sometimes feel how someone feels; to imagine, understand or feel like they do. Being an empath may include the above compassionate abilities but is more a matter of … More Empathy, Empathetic, Empath
By Melodie Elaine Estes By Melodie Elaine Estes I speak for those who can not express their own thoughts. Clicks, songs, chirps, and buzzes are all they’ve got. They live above, below and around us, in flowers, dirt, or trees.They can be on the web, wondering when their next meals will be. But they have … More I Speak for the Voiceless
I wrote this poem several years ago and decided to share it. I just made some changes in this poem to help the flow of it. A Modern Psalm By Melodie Elaine Estes You are the great Sequoia Tree. Impervious, immortal, immoveable. No insects of human frailities touch you. You stand against storms, gigantic and … More A Modern Psalm About God
Everyone deserves to have, at the very least, first to have a good life. But some fall sick with diseases, lose loved ones, homes or money. But if you can reattach yourself to what joys you had at first, you may be able to regain your joy of living. We all go through hard times, … More Golden Rules to Live By
Please read this strictly as my opinion. Since I moved into my condominium eleven years ago, I found myself in the same routine every morning. Actually, I was in a rut! After breakfast I got on the computer to check my emails, Facebook, whatever needed checking briefly, while I usually listened to the news. I … More A New Start for My Mornings
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