Personal Journeys with Gramma

Life adventures, inspiration and insight; shared in articles, advice, personal chats and pictures.

High Hopes, Ants, and Perseverance

When are you called upon to persevere? What does your effort look like? To persevere means “to continue steadfastly, especially in something that is difficult or tedious.” My husband and … Continue reading

September 24, 2016 · 1 Comment

Looking on the Dark Side: Judging only Mistakes

What if we judged people not by their achievements but according to their failures? How many swim meets would you guess Michael Phelps didn’t win? Considering the length of his … Continue reading

September 17, 2016 · 2 Comments

If I Win, You Lose: The Logic of Competition and Jealousy

Some things are limited.  As Americans, we’re already suffering the consequences created by our forebears who believed we couldn’t possibly pollute THAT MUCH water, land, air, agriculture, etc. Running out … Continue reading

September 10, 2016 · 1 Comment

Art Comes from within the Soul of the Creator

We’re all artists inside somewhere.  Maybe some animals are, too.  But most of us can’t quite make it happen.  We die with our music unexpressed.  Most of us don’t believe … Continue reading

September 3, 2016 · 2 Comments

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