Yeah…..the big DAY….it’s almost here. The day that romantics live for and the rest of the universe dreads: Valentine’s Day. Which brings me to something funny that happened to me recently that reminded me of shopping for Valentine’s Day. I went grocery shopping on Super Bowl Sunday during the very […]
Tag: Medora’s Simple Truths
Celebrate Love
0 commentsAh…it’s February the month when we officially celebrate love and people’s thoughts turn to hearts, flowers, cards and candy as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. I’ve heard several women say that Valentine’s Day should only concern the men – that it is THE day in which they are supposed to […]
My Grandparents' Drug Problem
0 commentsI was going through some things that my grandmother – Medora III – had sent me. She is a prolific newspaper clipper and I have a sizeable file of articles, columns, etc. that she has sent me through the years. The one I want to share with you is one […]
The Pearl
0 commentsI’m back from my road-trip to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast after visiting with friends and family. I visited my grandmother – Medora III – which was enlightening as always. We both love nothing more than to share a cup of morning coffee together and catch up. Younger […]
My Heart Sister
0 commentsToday, I’m headed to the New Orleans area – where I’m from originally – to visit friends and family. It’ll be a lonnnng drive from my home in San Antonio, but I’ll listen to the radio as I drive. I like road trips and only listen to country music when […]
Your Relationship With Food
0 commentsAh, the New Year. It seems that everyone I encounter has made some sort of New Year’s resolution regarding food. And, that’s a good thing if the resolution can be kept. Usually, though, they can’t which makes the resolver feel like a failure. Hence, the reason I don’t make New […]
Break These Habits
0 commentsI personally know of several folks who are either looking for a job because they are unemployed or wishing that they could change jobs because they are dissatisfied with the one they have. If you fall into either one of these categories it’s not good. Unfortunately for job seekers, it’s […]
The Sound of Silence
0 commentsHappy 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 […]
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 […]