As I raked up the branches scattered across the lawn by the recent storm, my muscles protested.  After about 20 minutes, despite a chilly wind, I was perspiring. Why? My physical frame is not accustomed to that kind of exertion.… Continue reading

Are you ever tempted to do a ‘half job,’ knowing that you could do better but settling for just ‘good enough?’  Why do we chose the lesser way?  There are many reasons:  we may be pressed for time, we might… Continue reading

Monday! A new work week! For some of us, a day back to something like normal after the winter storm that turned life upside down. (I’m still working off a generator at home, without the usual amenities of 21st century… Continue reading

Tuesday, after a long meeting, at the end of a particularly challenging day, I blurted out bitter words about how hard life has been for the last 10 years. Garry, a friend who heard me say it, gently reminded me… Continue reading

Next week, Lord-willing, I will get on an airplane to go to see my children. Why spend the money and make the effort when I can talk with them anytime on the phone? We text message often. We swap pictures… Continue reading

My living room includes a fireplace which I occasionally load with wood so that I can enjoy the flickering flame.  If I keep it going, it warms the house as well as being a nice touch to the room! Keeping… Continue reading

We all deal with seasons in life when all the options are difficult, don’t we? We ask, “Am I up to this?” Or, perhaps, “Do I even want to do this?” Those kinds of situations are even harder when we… Continue reading

I am, by nature, somewhat skeptical. Promises do not impress me all that much. I prefer to see action. Show me the proof. Demonstrate to me why I should buy what you are selling, why I should follow your advice,… Continue reading

New! It is a word that we love. One of my ‘weaknesses’ is that about every 2 years I start to notice new cars …  even though my transportation is perfectly good, it’s the ‘new’ thing that captivates me. This week… Continue reading

In the middle of our celebration of love yesterday, while we were exchanging cards with sweethearts and cherished friends to express our affection, a grenade of sorrow landed blowing up our good feelings, leaving us shaking our heads and shedding… Continue reading