During this time of stress and change it is easy to neglect ourselves. Our minds are so obsessed with all that is going on on the television, which is showing the disasters all around us. We can get really depressed quickly if we focus too much on the sad disasters happening. But sometimes, these continuous … More OWW! That Hurt!
I am thankful for my childhood family. Our parents passed away many years ago and joined their ancestors with God/ Spirit/Creator. But we kids still have each other to share memories and to support each other. We are all rather scattered across the United States, as are our nieces and nephews and cousins. But a … More Thankful for Family Memories
I embrace my kookiness! I am me! I love myself, people, animals and life. I am a spiritual woman who is not afraid of new ideas and willing to learn and adapt. I occasionally face some anxiety from my past relationship but it is under control. I am open minded, respectful and accepting of others’ cultures, … More Who Am I?
Dear Reader. During these times there seems to be so many horrible things happening to so many people. People are starving because of cruelty; poverty; loss of jobs, money, possessions, family and/or homes. Hate, dishonesty, greed, revenge, ignorance and hunger for power may drive politicians, rgacists, and terrorists to maim, kill, starve or traumatize innocent … More What Can I Do?
Several years ago I was plotting how to cook a plastic-wrapped sweet potato in a quilted cloth bag (designed to put around a potato to help cook it in the microwave). I cooked one side of the potato for three to four minutes per the directions. Since the potato was hot, I lifted one corner … More A Smokey Evening
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
There is something many people have forgotten about or are afraid of giving or receiving: the gift of touch. I know there are times when touching someone is inappropriate but I have learned it can be very healing in the right circumstances and with the right people. My mother and father were both affectionate with … More The Gift of Touch
When my daughter in law was pregnant with her first baby, I had some sobering revelations and want to share them with mothers, new mothers, and all women. These are suggestions about how to talk with a pregnant woman. Once a pregnant mother attains the appearance of being pregnant, she is accosted by perfect strangers … More Talking with Pregnant Mothers
For a whole month after foot surgery in 2017, I was dependent on a wheelchair for most of my mobility. I learned some wisdom about how living is like being in a wheelchair. 1. There are two small wheels on the front of a wheelchair that determine which way the big wheels and chair will … More Wisdom From a Wheelchair
Unsuccessfully, I tried three times to write one blog post with words that could bring some peace, light and/or love into the areas of hate, fear, suffering, and confusion in our world. Perhaps many of you have had similar ambiguities in your thoughts. I too never really knew what to say, until now. “We are … More Make Your World Better
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