Keep smiling . . .
The mail store is busy and I don’t have much time. I’m hoping they have a computer that can read the contents of a CD I…
Little boy wisdom . . .
I stand at the back gate of the school, the designated spot for picking up first graders. My grandson knows I’m his ride today and I…
The magic is everywhere. . .
Sipping my coffee, I assess the postcards that lay before me on the small counter top. I am purposeful about choosing the right card for the…
Don’t worry, be happy . . .
I have never been one to worry about my age or complain about growing older. While my body sometimes feels the years, and my face…
Spitting out the bitter pill . . .
Sitting at my desk on a very hectic Monday, fast and furiously typing emails, my cell phone lights up and a text appears from a girlfriend,…
You’ve got mail . . .
The familiar chime on my iPhone calls to me, Look, look right now, RIGHT NOW; you have an email that needs your immediate attention. Mostly spam…
Kissing teeth . . .
A few months ago I made a conscious decision to exit the dating pool. It wasn’t difficult as my recent experiences in the deep end left my…
Here and now . . .
I spent many, many years dancing the same dance with my son. We had a pattern, a rhythm to our words and interactions. I counted on…
A beautiful day in the neighborhood . . . grateful
I live in a beautiful place. I can see the Pacific Ocean from my home and can walk on the beach every day if I choose,…
Grateful for Serenity . . . now
Today I am grateful for serenity. A year ago I would not have recognized serenity if it hit me over the head. My life was messy…
