I am basically a very happy person. My parents used to wake up my sisters, brother, and me with, “Rise and shine!” That was a great way to start your day for a young kid. It helped me look at life as a challenge, with a positive attitude for the later trials of the day. … More Do What You Can Do
Every day I find myself smiling at something on Facebook, or about something funny my cat does, or photos of my grandchildren or any children being cute. Smiles come naturally when you are pleased, happy, thankful, or filled with joy from any of a variety of stimuli. Look in the in the mirror and see … More Show Them You Care
My Aunt Helen was a unique and special aunt, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 92. Her lifestyle and her senior years continue to influence my life, as I continue into my senior years. Aunt Helen lived a zesty life. She had cared for her mother, during her illness until her death. … More Aging with Style and Panache
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
We need to remember that God, (Spirit, Creator or however you name him) made us all. Some were given certain talents, skills, wisdom, or physical or mental abilities. But those differences should not be used to divide us. We need to appreciate those differences and learn from those who are different from us. Everyone is … More The Love Chapter
There are many things that fill my heart with joy. 1. Children playing, laughing, or reading out loud to me. 2. Watching my grown sons grow into good men, who love their wives, families, and me. 3. Remembering growing up with my two sisters and a brother, while our family traveled or did something together. … More 30 Things That Bring Joy to Me
During the present times there is so much anger, pain, frustration, uncertainty, violence, hate, rage, and suspicion of people from different cultures, political parties, and religions. It is difficult to be at peace, find peace, or even make peace. And there are so many more problems in our world, which may amplify all of those … More What Is a Peacemaker?
I wrote this psalm as a message of God’s love By Melodie E. Estes You are the Great, Ancient Sequoyah Tree.Impervious, immortal, immovable.Insects of human frailties can not touch You.You weather storms; massive, powerful, ancient. You shelter me with your love.You give of your strength to me.You give of your ageless wisdom to me.You give … More A Modern Psalm
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?
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
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