Ah…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 […]
Tag: simple truth
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
I am NOT a Guy!!
0 commentsThis may or may not be the only blog I write about on this particular topic – I’m not making any promises either way. One of my ABSOLUTE pet peeves is to be called “a guy.” My birth certificate verifies the fact that I am, indeed, female. The last time […]
Give It A Year
0 commentsIn the movie “When Harry Met Sally” Sally was best friends with Harry and living with her boyfriend who had yet to “take it to the next level” and propose. Boyfriend told Sally that he just wasn’t into marriage and Sally accepted that as well as his request for “more […]
Spreading Joy
0 commentsNo, this isn’t some syrupy post – I’m not that perky! Rather, this post is an open love letter to the world about Medora # 3 – or M3 as I also call her. She is my maternal grandmother and I love and appreciate her more than I can adequately express. She […]
Got a contagious 'tude?
0 commentsHowdy! I had a great time this past weekend in the College Station, Texas area. Everywhere I went I was hailed with the Texas A & M Aggie greeting, “howdy!” So something must have rubbed off (this is horrifying my handsome half who bleeds University of Texas burnt orange!). The attitude of those who enthusiastically […]
Bedtime Advice
0 commentsO.K. – I almost screamed this morning as I was watching a news report about children sleeping in their parent’s bed. The report showed a couple who had hired a sleep expert to help the parents with getting their children (both over the toddler stage!) to sleep in their own […]
Hello World!
0 commentsWelcome! Today is the birth of my blog and I specifically chose to launch on this day as it is also my daughter’s birthday. Choosing her birthday to launch is very appropriate as she is the 6th generation of Medoras in my family. Yes, we really have passed down our unique […]