I am a very positive person; I try to see the good in bad situations when possible. Many times in the past, I was accused of “looking at the world through rose colored glasses.” Yes, in all honesty, I was and try to be an optimist. Now that I am a senior citizen I have … More How Can I Help?
Parables and fables have been used for centuries to teach wisdom to children, and adults as well. This is one I learned as a child about honesty and integrity. In a peaceful village nestled between mountains, many of the people raised sheep for food. They also used or sold their wool. They didn’t use fences … More The Boy Who Cried Wolf
There are many things that make my heart fill with happiness. Here’s a list. 1. Children playing, laughing, or reading out loud to me. 2. My cat, Norie, purring and letting me stroke her shiny black hair. 3. Watching my grown sons grow into good men, who love their wives and families. 4. Remembering growing … More 30 Things That Bring Joy to Me
When I was 12 years old I noticed I was having trouble seeing the writing on the blackboard in school. I always sat at the front of the class anyway so I didn’t know how long my vision had been declining. But soon the front row seat did not help me see the board clearly any … More Put Your Glasses On And Look
Peaceful seagull We have heard about terrible things going on in the world: the destruction of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, shootings and deaths, suffering, anger, fear and other emotions that go with such horrors. Many of us are feeling useless right now, considering the tragedy laden news we hear everyday. Sometimes the pain and sadness … More Who Needs You?
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?
On November 11, 2012, I started writing this blog. I started it with great purpose and hoped that it would help brighten someone’s day or remind someone of something to help them through a rough time. I am the archetypal storyteller, and my friends can vouch for me that I do talk a lot. Well, … More Why “Joyful2beeblogs”?
In 1977 a song: “Give a Little Bit of Your Love To Me,” written by Roger Hodgson and Richard Davies, was sung by his group Super Tramp. It has been used for Christmas advertisements; sung by the Googoo Dolls; sung in honor of Princess Diana, (since it was one of her favorite songs); and played … More Give a Little Bit of Your Love
During the Christmas season our mailboxes are full of mail asking for donations to help multiple worthy causes. We see the bell ringers with the red pot, asking for donations. Sometimes we feel sad that we can’t donate to them all. Every year I try to pick two or three different ones from the previous … More Christmas Is a Time for Giving
The potential for snow in winter reminds me of the Blizzard of 1993; the one I will never forget and the only one I ever experienced. This storm covered a large swath of the Eastern United States. Look up Superstorm of 1993 for pictures For less than a year my husband, Hank, had been the … More The Blizzard of 1993
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