What Makes a Better Man?
We don’t often have occasion to see what personal integrity and character look like when the rest of the personality is stripped away. Last night (ironically during the last portion … Continue reading
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Expressions of Love
As an antidote to these depressing times, let me tell you a couple stories of love I encountered lately. First, as I define it, love is an action verb—much deeper … Continue reading
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Imagine a World Without…What?
Step away from politics for a moment and consider this question: What kind of world would you like to live in? The pic is from a Families Belong Together rally, … Continue reading
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Love Beyond Valentine’s Day
What does “love” mean? One source claimed it’s the word in the English language with the least meaning because it’s used to express SO MUCH—from a preference for chocolate to … Continue reading
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On Love and Death: Happy Anniversary to Us!
Thirty-nine years ago (depending on when you read this), my husband and I were officially joined as a married couple—for the good of his children. Neither of us was sure … Continue reading
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2017: Something Completely Different
The year we knew is ending, and darkness swirls around us. We can’t guess what will come next—especially in 2017 when change is the only sure bet. We peer into … Continue reading
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Soothing the Savage Beast (Me) with Music
What do you do when you feel ragged and the source of your depressed frustration is something over which you have no real control? Yup, I caught election blues. Actually, … Continue reading
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Love Ain’t Easy
“Love” is a very popular word—especially around this time of year. We sign cards with it, send emojis to express it, and include it in songs. We know we all … Continue reading
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Underestimating Who is There
Today I started out to write about the wonderful, mystical people who don’t process information just like everyone else. Often our world doesn’t appreciate them and can even call them … Continue reading
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Dignity in Disease
We all know what it’s like to be ugly, stupid sick. Your eyes and nose turn red and swell. No matter what you do to your hair, it seems to … Continue reading
