In the late days of October and early November, many celebrations merge, combine or compete. Some are religious, others pagan, still others seem hard to pigeon-hole. None are just for children. The roots of Halloween come from an ancient Celtic celebration called Samhain (when the veil between living and dead is believed to be at … Read more
I remember a quandary presented in a Jude Law movie a decade or so ago. Others have contemplated it, but the film-portrayal stayed with me. Question: Is it better to be smart or lucky? Through the years, my husband and I have decided on our answer, and with little hesitation always choose “lucky.” This past … Read more
Several friends I know will quickly pronounce the warning “oh no …woo-woo stuff” when words like spiritual, mediation, or ‘mindfulness’ pop up. Interestingly, it isn’t that they don’t share some of the beliefs; and partly, they’re joking. Still, I think they simply don’t want to ‘get into it all’ (an explanation I’ve heard) or to … Read more
Tax Tip: As April usually means “Taxes” to many of us, remember this. While donations or travel expenses related to qualifying organizations may be deducted, your TIME cannot. Twice in the early 1990s, I stood in front of the TV listening to President George H.W. Bush address the nation. I still remember. One amounted to … Read more
Note: If you use social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, please remember to share posts you like. Links are at the bottom of the page. My First Memory of Making an Excuse I had turned 9 years old two months before. I was now huddling – really hiding – behind the ‘cubbies’ wall of … Read more
Happy New Year for 2021, and a Thankful Goodbye to 2020 “Never stop learning” is a frequently-sung refrain. Hopefully, I’ve learned more than these dozen items this past year, but these were the ones I remembered to write down. Keeping your own list might amaze you; and perhaps some on my 2020 list are new … Read more