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
Since spring is almost here and summer will begin soon after, many of us will plan beach trips. So I thought I would give you some encouragement for your trips; as well as some beauty to soothe your longing for the beach. These are some of my photos of uncommon beauty at the beach. These … More Beauty and the Beach Photos
I am thankful for my childhood memories. One memory is the sensation of touching soft things and the comfort they brought. Touching softness can illicit feelings of happiness, security, warmth, comfort, and/or peace. Don’t believe me? How does a warm fuzzy soft blanket feel on a cold day? How does sitting with a warm, cat … More Thankful for Soft Memories
I’ve had some humorous events while cat sitting for two friends. I have a Google phone, who usually answers when I ask it questions. I enjoy the freedom of asking her to set the alarm for the next morning’s awakening or enter an event on my calendar on command or call a friend’s number. I … More Alexa, Google and I
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
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