Thirteen years after my husband’s death I am happy; my back is stabilized after a long bout with sciatica from two lumber discs bulging (I lost 25 pounds which helped a lot). I have a good home, two awesome sons and two wonderful daughters in law, and three grandchildren! (Oh, and my cat, Norie.) I … More Memories and Shiny Pennies
In about 2012, after I had to retire from nursing, I started a small photography business. I had taken some lovely photos of a waterfall and wanted to frame them. But I couldn’t find the right frame for the photo. I kept 8×10 and larger frames but none of them was what I really wanted … More A Sense of Humor Helps
My first son, M, met a friend, D, while riding home on the school bus from junior high school. D was the son of another family. He lived about a mile away but often rode the school bus home with M. When they met, D was in junior high and M was in 10th grade(?). … More One Son By Another Mother
Earlier this week I was feeling sad. I think everyone can pretty much identify with this feeling and more. My problems are minor compared to the losses of so many others around the world. In times like these it is easy to be overwhelmed with grief, sadness, hopelessness, all of which sadly are parts of … More The Healing of Laughter
I imagine that many of us feel sadness for the suffering of other people or even animals, that unbidden tears come to our eyes. During the invasion of Ukraine I, and I know many others, have been saddened deeply by the Ukranian’s suffering and destruction of their homes and lives. We want their suffering to … More Walk a Mile in Your Neighbor’s Shoes
In the past six years I have three new joys added to my life. I am so thankful for L, the one on my left, F the one on my right and E the one in my lap. In 2016 L, my first grand-baby boy was born. The second one, F was born in 2018. … More Thankful for My Grandchildren
My husband and my sons have each experienced a weird number of strange occurrences where paper and their names are concerned. I am not sure exactly who it started with. My first son, M, says it started with my husband’s father not having a middle name and so “none” was entered where his middle name … More The Paper Curse Strikes Again and Again
The little girl was hungry but didn’t want to wait for supper. She had had a rough day of learning not to hit her slightly older brother, who wouldn’t give her his toy. She had already played with her toys and wanted something different to play with. Sylvie complained to her mother. “Why can Charlie … More Chocolate Chip Cookie Equals Happiness?
What is the cheapest, most contagious, most healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit that you can do that doesn’t even involve sweating and exercise? Laughter!! There are at least two basic kinds of laughter; the good, joyful kind shared by loved ones or just one person; and the other kind which is cruel, … More Healing, Bonding, Joyful Laughter
Moma, Daddy and me at about 1 and 1/2 years old In an effort to deal with some painful experiences in married life and to continue growing greater self confidence and self understanding, I decided to write letters to myself in different stages of my life. These letters share some thoughts on growing up and … More A Letter to Little Elaine
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