Happy New Year folks! I want to begin the New Year by sharing an insight from the wisest woman alive that I know, my grandmother – Medora III. We were visiting on the phone recently and were marveling at our shared perception that the week between Christmas and New Year’s […]
Tag: Medora’s advice
To a Good Man
0 commentsToday, December 28, 2011 would have been my paternal grandfather’s 100th birthday. He didn’t make it to 100 – but he tried. He passed away on January 3, 2007 – exactly one week after his 95th birthday. I’d call him every year on his birthday and instead of saying “I’m […]
Being There
0 commentsWhew! The push and whirlwind of activity that leads up to Christmas is over. I do love all of the activities and festivities, but I have to admit that when December 26th arrives, I am relieved. And, I’m particularly relieved if the holiday season passes and no one I’m close […]
Is This Good News??
0 commentsLast week, there was an article published about a survey that discovered that teens are drinking alcohol less. (http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111215/NEWS01/112150335/Survey-finds-more-teens-using-pot-fewer-drink-alcohol) Why? Well, it seems that all of the PSAs about the dangers of drinking and driving and the nightly news that heralds the consequences of drinking and driving have been effective […]
The Payoff
0 commentsThis week, there have been many reports in the news about “Secret Santas” who have paid off the layaway balances for perfect strangers at various stores. The spirit of such giving has been infectious as there have also been reports of others paying for groceries, gas, etc. Hearing those stories […]
Are You a Neurosurgeon?
0 commentsSo, I’m minding my own business eating a very yummy salad at Chik-Fil-A one afternoon in the midst of Christmas shopping, enjoying the day and pleased with the purchases I’d made as I knew they were things that would be enjoyed and appreciated. I was in a good mood. Sitting […]
If You Want To Be Loved…
0 commentsOne of my favorite quotes of all time is from the 1st Century Roman poet, Ovid: If you want to be loved, be lovable. I actually have a necklace with a pendant that has this quotation inscribed in Hebrew. When someone notices the Hebrew inscription and inquires about the meaning, […]
Take Time To Breathe
0 commentsThis is the holiday season and with it comes an increase in anxiety that is fueled by spending money that you may or may not have, preparations, decorating, partying, family visits – you know, all of the commotion that surrounds this time of year. So, for many of us, our […]
Are You Disposable?
0 commentsToday, I was on a flight to Los Angeles and happened to sit next to a younger woman who was on her way to visit and stay with a friend who just had a baby and whose husband was getting ready to deploy for the second time. We talked about […]
It Was Really Truly Worth It
0 commentsOne thing I’ve noticed is how fervently people feel about adhering to certain holiday traditions – especially the food. Over the past week, I heard more than one debate on various shows that addressed the preference of canned versus cooked cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce? I didn’t realize folks would get […]