The other night I was so upset about how there is so much hatred and prejudice against other people, who are “different” from “others.” There are people of all kinds, and there is always one who disagrees or doesn’t fit in. There are always people who are stressed, anxious, worried, or angry, fighters, and haters. … More Let There Be Peace on Earth
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?
My parents chose great names for us four kids. My first name is Melodie. Moma loved music, as well as Daddy did. She learned to play the piano so well that she played for her father, who was the choir director in their church. (I don’t know why they used “ie” instead of “y” at … More Melodie, What’s in a Name?
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
“Need some old-timey remedies for headaches, stomach aches, liver pain, cold and cough, muscle aches, or even a drinking spouse?” ” How about an electric fez that regrows your hair? ” “We have the miracle cure for what ails you!” These are some promises given by salesmen of patent medicines and treatments from our country’s … More Dangerous “Cures”of the Past
As a retired nurse, I had 37 years of experiencing, observing, relieving, and coping with pain. I have had experience in emotional and physical pain both personally and from the observation of loved ones, patients and friends. I have had chronic, increasing pain from my back; post operative pain from abdominal surgery and from surgery … More Lessons Learned From Physical Pain
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
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