A few years ago, I installed a new water filter into the top, right, rear corner of the refrigerator. It was one of those twist filters that screws up into the apparatus that connects it to the water line that runs from the refrigerator’s dispenser to the wall to the water dispenser in the back … More Water Was Spewing Out of My Refrigerator
I’ve been given two interesting ideas about foods, both from older gentlemen at the grocery store. Being a friendly person who enjoys meeting others at the grocery store, I occasionally speak to others if their attention is on the same product, (usually in the vegetable department), and especially if I feel the other person is … More Open Minds Learn New Ideas
There are at least three kinds of reflections in the world: 1) the reflection of ourselves, as we look in a mirror, similar to reflections seen in a clear calm lake or pond; 2) the reflection of ourselves, as we notice how others respond to us, or are affected by us; 3) the reflection we … More How Do You Reflect?
This is an iron corner shelf system with ceramic tile shelves. I think I bought this after 2009 when I was decorating my home. At first I kept African violets or knick-knacks on it. Now the shelf holds memories for me to see and to remember the people I knew who gave me some of … More Symbols and Memories
On Facebook the other day, I saw this quote posted by Andrea Sigler on “Word Porn,” I am unable to find the author of this quote but it has been used many times on other sites. I found it interesting that a recent re-connection with an old friend exemplified its message. This friend was a … More But Keep the Old
My interest in the gifts of being an empath and having empathy began a long time ago. Having empathy or being empathetic means you can understand and sometimes feel how someone feels; to imagine, understand or feel like they do. Being an empath may include the above compassionate abilities but is more a matter of … More Empathy, Empathetic, Empath
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around black kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood on the edge of black folks’ neighborhood. We always spoke to our neighbors and smiled when we knew them. Then I learned in … More Who Should We Love
The other day I was driving to a friend’s house to feed her cats while she was away. I was driving about 45 miles an hour. As I drove on the shady two lane road, I looked to my right and took another quick look. There under the trees was a small red fox, just … More Did I Kill It?
While shopping at one of my favorite grocery stores, I stopped on one aisle looking at something when a man pushed his cart by me to the end of the aisle. Then he stopped to look at something on the shelf. I finished looking for what I needed and walked past him around the end … More Two More Grocery Store Encounters
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
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