A lot of clever sayings have been attributed to Ben Franklin. “A penny saved is a penny earned,” “Well done is better than well said,” and “Haste makes waste.” These I can relate to. I believe in saving money, taking action, and doing things right the first time around. However, there is one quote heContinue reading “The Beauty of Sleep”
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Justice For All
Although I was born in the early 60’s, I wasn’t aware of racism until I was an adult. I had heard about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from TV broadcasts, but I didn’t understand what he represented. Afterall, I was just six years old when he was assassinated, and I couldn’t comprehend why someone wouldContinue reading “Justice For All”
In Pursuit of Calm
In my blog post from January 2021 titled “Still Learning,” I mentioned that I no longer make traditional new year’s resolutions. However, I did make them in the past. Perhaps you have, too. From my journal, December 29, 2000, Newbury Park, California “Top Two Resolutions for 2001…lose 8 pounds, and establish a daily exercise program…”Continue reading “In Pursuit of Calm”
Maybe Even Better
It happens every year around mid-December. That’s when I imagine what it would be like to be there in person. The vast blue sky with cottony white clouds floating by. Temperatures often in the high 50s. Sunshine radiating warmth onto the thousands of spectators bundled up, lining the 5 ½ mile stretch of Colorado BoulevardContinue reading “Maybe Even Better”
Seasons Greetings 2023
We’re facing such challenging issues When will the wars and unrest cease? Why the lack of care and humanity? How can we join together in peace? How do we change our present world? Starting right now and here? While the questions seem straightforward The answers are far from clear. We adopted a beagle named KippersContinue reading “Seasons Greetings 2023”
Side By Side
From my journal: December 2, 2023, Newbury Park, California “What a surprise! We were given flowers, gift certificates, and were honored at the Big Brothers Big Sisters holiday party today!” Earlier this year, my mentee and I were named the 2023 Big and Little Sisters of the Year for Ventura County. We were each askedContinue reading “Side By Side”
I Can Do Ugly
I have not worn one, at least not to my knowledge. Nor have I been to a party where they are required and judged. And I’m not sure why. Do I not appear to be the kind of person that would have or wear one? Is there is a type of person more suited forContinue reading “I Can Do Ugly”
Jolabokaflod
Picture a dark evening, deep into December with winds howling wildly outside and tree branches tapping windowpanes as if seeking entry and relief from the Arctic cold. Feather-light snowflakes fall softly to the ground, covering footprints that just an hour ago led up to your home. The moon shines brightly through the evergreens and theContinue reading “Jolabokaflod”
It’ll Do You Good
To all you do-gooders out there, here comes another day for you to get behind and cheer on, it’s Giving Tuesday! Created in 2012, it encourages everyone to give. Give money, time, talents. To a cause, a neighbor, a stranger. It’s celebrated each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. From my journal: May 8, 2023,Continue reading “It’ll Do You Good”
At Your Service
Maybe I’m a job snob. But the truth is, there are just some jobs I wouldn’t want to do. It may be that I don’t have or will never have the skill set to do the job. It may be I have no interest in that particular field. Or it may be that the hours wouldn’tContinue reading “At Your Service”
A Journal Journey 