Several years ago my brother-in-law died. He was only 48 years old. He was as healthy as a horse, or so we thought. But he dropped dead. We were a devastated. One of the things we commented on was that we had not even had a chance to tell him how much we loved him … [Read more…]
We’re from the country. Not really. We’re from the South. Not really. We were born and raised in the suburbs of Louisville, KY. Now, if you’re in New York they think that all of Kentucky is the country. Louisville is in Kentucky, therefore, in the country. But if you’re in Louisville you know that it’s … [Read more…]
“Quit that, you look stupid.” “Thanks.” I slowed down to a walk. “I guess it doesn’t matter. You look stupid doing that too.” You know, I really hate listening to myself sometimes. Is it true that we are our own worst critic? Last summer I took up walking. I have arthritis and have found that … [Read more…]
When I was young I had a huge imagination. I was always playing “pretend”. I was always lost in my own little world. And over the years I got so involved in trying to make my pretend world a reality I forgot how to dream. I mean, who has time to dream when you’re trying … [Read more…]
I’m not a patient person. I have never been a patient person. If I get my mind set on something I want it right now this minute. I have always been that way. Don’t dangle something in front of me and say it’s going to happen because I can’t wait for it to happen. And … [Read more…]
“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” Rachel Carson I’m not one to focus all of my attention on just one thing. I can’t do that. You see, I’m a multi-tasker. It’s so … [Read more…]
Go look in the mirror, now! Is that urgent enough for you? I’m serious. Go look in the mirror! Now! You need to go look because you have some work to do. Are you there yet? Okay, look at yourself. Look at yourself objectively. Don’t do like I do and just look into your eyes. … [Read more…]
I’ve been thinking about this for awhile. Today is the last day I’m going to be 55 years old. Daddy uses to say at every birthday “hey, we have something in common, we’re never going to be 10 years old again.” Usually I was excited about that. Usually at the end of a year I … [Read more…]