observations and thoughts
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How Many More?
It’s easy to get caught up in the news this morning; more devastating news about victims, families, more information about the shooters, more partisan politics, more rage, more hate, more sadness, more helpless feelings from ordinary people like me. I… Continue reading
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Dog Days of ….People
The dog days of summer haven’t gotten to me, but the dog days of the negative energy of people is wearing me out!! I think that it is pretty sad when my son calls almost every morning to ask if… Continue reading
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What’s Your #
I have had a day….so here goes! Writing always seems to calm my anxiety ridden nerves, so I am going to have a dissection project on my latest random thought!! Reader beware!! I see the hashtag all of the time… Continue reading
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Fourth of July 1945
My Dad loved the Fourth of July. The only person who might have loved it more would have been my Grandfather. He was wild about the chance to celebrate (he was wild Irish) and even more to light explosives. When… Continue reading
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Give ‘Em a Break
Harvest might just be here! Finally! A hot summer breeze and muddy fields, but we are going to attempt to get the wheat out of the field. I am anxious for my kids. I worry about the trucks on the… Continue reading
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29 and Counting (and I don’t mean kids)
When I am working my ”real job” and the connection goes out, it gives me a chance to pester my readers with another blog!! Today began like most. It’s a well known fact that I don’t sleep well, so I… Continue reading
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Destination….Faith–don’t read if you don’t have Any!!
Last evening I had a Stephen’s Ministry board supervisory meeting. During these meetings we spend the time listening to other *Stephen’s Ministers discuss their work with their care receivers and their progress. In case you are wondering, none of us… Continue reading
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Joy Comes in the Morning
“Joy comes in the morning” would you agree? Do you think Joy comes because you simply can’t cry all night long and wake up and immediately cry again? Does Joy come because a sunrise is a promise of a new… Continue reading
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Where is Your Faith?
God, Creator of the Universe, Higher Power, Divine, Source Energy, call it what you will, we are connected! We are never disconnected from this Love of God unless we choose to be in a living Hell. I believe this. I… Continue reading
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Entitled and not so Elite
I have recently experienced a form of aggression that I have only experienced a handful of times in business, but now I’m going to spill it. I’ve said a hundred times that kindness and love matter and that they will… Continue reading