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?
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
Are we there yet? Where is “there?” Do we know where our “there” is? When we were little we heard people tell our parents, “What a little man!” “What a pretty girl.” Nice strangers asked us, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Perhaps on a subconscious level we start at an … More Where is “There?”
How can we foster bliss-filled, peaceful minds instead of blitzed out minds? We are bombarded constantly with emotional, visual and auditory “static.” Where (or more appropriately how) can we find or make some calmness, peace and quiet in our lives? How can we motivate ourselves to practice what we know are the healthiest behaviors to … More Blissful or Blitzed, Choose Mindfully
I loved my rocky horse, that I named “Trigger.” Here I am at 5 years of age. Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a television special about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully
Everyone knows what a shark is and what it can do. There are sharks on Social Media too. To quote Wikipedia, “A shark is a person who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others.” They lurk in your groups and scope out those who are new or who don’t know them and, as in my case, are … More Hello, Beautiful/Handsome!
My first son’s early years were started with Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Do you remember the words of his song at the beginning of each show? Here is a link to Mr. Rogers singing his song. https://www.misterrogers.org/videos/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/ The last verse’s words evoke much thinking. In case you didn’t watch the video, here is the last verse … More Are You a Good Neighbor?
My Aunt Helen “Old age ain’t for sissies,” stated that famous old dame, Bette Davis. I am beginning to understand what she meant. If you are getting older, like I am and hopefully everyone else is, you are finding that there are new difficulties in your life style caused by physical and mental changes. We … More Old Age Ain’t For Sissies
I have a fair grasp of how to use a computer, how to order things on the internet, and have been taught well to watch out for scammers! Over six years ago I made a bad decision and wanted to share it to help others not make the same mistake. One form of scamming is … More Phishing Anyone?
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