Celebrity worship is nothing new. If you’ve studied history, at every time and place throughout recorded human history, there have been people who have seemingly risen above the masses and exhibited certain traits or talents that others envy, admire and/or emulate. I’m sure that even in the age of the […]
Tag: wisdom
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 […]
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 […]
Do Nothing
0 commentsI wanted to share some insights that Medora #3 – who the earth has been blessed with for 92 ½ years and still counting – shared with me back during the financial crisis of 2008. That same advice is particularly relevant given what’s been going on recently with the financial markets. […]
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 […]