gratitude

  • “This is not a test…”

    Sometimes it takes a nuclear missile attack warning – in this case, fortunately, issued in error. Sometimes it takes the firm hand and raised voice of a **loving** spouse that keeps you from stepping absentmindedly into traffic. Sometimes it takes… Continue reading

  • Be Free!

    Today is the Fourth of July. It is the day to celebrate freedom. For the most part when we talk about freedom, we mean political freedom: We mean the ability to freely and democratically elect our leaders without pressure or… Continue reading

  • Happy New Day!

    So here we are… sitting in front of this gigantic, mysterious package; trying to figure out where and how to begin opening it… wondering what surprises, delights, horrors, or joys it might contain. The mysterious package I refer to is,… Continue reading

  • What I deserve

    DESERVE. What does that word mean to you? I had two encounters with it in close succession last week that set me to pondering.             The first was while I was waiting on hold with my trash pick-up company. I… Continue reading