Roses come in a variety of colors. Over the years, each color has become an expression of a particular emotion. This use of roses’ symbolism started in the 18th century in a poem by Robert Burns titled “Red, Red Rose,” in which he describes his beloved as a red rose. Roses have different meanings based … More No Roses for Me
I have comfortable studio apartment in a nice Senior Living building, that I treasure more than any other spot. After my husband passed away years ago, I bought a “Comfort Number Select” bed which I knew cost a bit but I also knew that I was going to probably need the features it possessed. Having … More A Space of My Own
Several years ago, I was driving towards my home, down an intermittently busy two lane road. I noticed a large lump moving along from the side of the road into the middle of my lane ahead of me. I passed on by avoiding a rather large turtle. But then I started thinking about this strange … More I Met An Alligator Turtle!
If you have been reading my blog posts, you know already that I am kind-hearted, polite, friendly and love people. My goal in life has been, and still is to help people (and living things, including nonpoisonous bugs). Because of these characteristics, I often helped others without assessing my own ability, energy, needs, cost of … More Think Before You Say, “Yes.”
Do you ever stop to wonder why someone likes you or why you like them? Are you drawn to certain types of personalities or people with the same or even different behavior patterns? Having grown up in a very tightly knit family, I had a somewhat different point of view about community, than some other … More How Do You Choose Friends?
When I was about 11 or 12 years old, I thought perfection was something I was supposed to pursue. I read in the Bible, “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” That is a high goal to set. (I know some readers may not be Christians, please just read … More Who is Perfect?
Sometimes I have to admit that I get joy mixed up with being thankful. The two are different but so intertwined in my life, that I rarely feel one without the other. Most mornings as a child, I was awakened by one of my parents calling out, “Rise and Shine!” (I now know my mom … More The Joy of Life
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
The meaning of the above title came to life for me several years ago while attending a wedding reception. A DJ played music as twenty or more, mostly young adults were dancing and having fun. I was hesitant to get out on the dance floor with the dancers who looked like they were half my … More Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
I have many memories, as a child, of family trips to Brevard and Asheville, on Sunday afternoons, when I lived in Greenville, SC. The trip there was a true joy for me because of the mountains. The view was fantastic. I was born and grew up in South Carolina but have spent the last 39 … More I Love North Carolina
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