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Sláinte!

If you relish corned beef and cabbage, beer, dancing the jig, bagpipe music, parades, and wearing green, today is your day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! This holiday was established in the 5th century on March 17th to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland. Once a religious celebration, today it is aContinue reading “Sláinte!”

Seize It!

It began over one hundred years ago. Since then, it has been repealed, reinstated, renamed, revised, and reestablished, and it’s still as unpopular as ever! What began in Germany in the May of 1916 as a way to conserve fuel during World War I, made its way to the U.S. two years later. And althoughContinue reading “Seize It!”

Stronger Everyday

This month is known for coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Here in Southern California the transition is a little less dramatic, but it’s something to be happy about, nonetheless. Happy March to you! Notable days this month include honoring Irish immigrants and their contributions to American culture, celebrating AlbertContinue reading “Stronger Everyday”

Apples and Oranges

I was so excited about accepting my first teaching job after receiving my credentials, but I was also so…nervous. Mrs. N. was leaving on maternity leave and would not return for the balance of the year. Even though this was a long-term sub position, it was my first chance to prove myself, to practice allContinue reading “Apples and Oranges”

Decisions, Decisions!

In deciding what to write about this week I had this thought, “On average, how many decisions does a person make in a day?” What’s your guess? 100, 200, 500…more? Yes, I know I have the luxury of thinking about such things now. Being retired I have more time to think, to do things, andContinue reading “Decisions, Decisions!”

JOMO

Going to parties, celebrations, work shindigs, bashes, barbeques, happy hours, restaurants, theaters, movies, shops, family gatherings, concerts, reunions, weddings, graduations, shows, museums, basketball games, baseball games, hockey games, tennis matches, ski resorts, bike meets, running events, charity functions, going on vacations, sight-seeing tours, getaways, and more. Fun get togethers, with a few people, with aContinue reading “JOMO”

Stepping it Up

I’m ready to welcome in a new month. Ready to shift gears. Ready for healing to begin. The devastating Southern California fires, the changes already implemented by the new White House administration, and the ratcheted-up political Blame Game, all have been overwhelming. Sad. Too much. Flipping my calendar to February, I feel ready for change.Continue reading “Stepping it Up”

Relief from Grief

With the recent Southern California fires just getting under control, feelings of loss, sadness, and devastation remain understandably heavy on the hearts of so many. Accompanying this weight is also the desire for comfort. That easing of painful feelings. Some relief from all the grief. While these fire events have been extremely traumatic, the wishContinue reading “Relief from Grief”

One Way

Last month I was scouting around for titles to suggest for our next book club meeting. In addition to my usual sources, I checked Maria Shriver’s online publication The Sunday Paper for recommendations. I knew I’d find something inspiring in its “Get Lit” section. There I came across Pema Chodron’s When Things Fall Apart: HeartContinue reading “One Way”

Loss

It happened again. This past week we awoke to the sound of silence and realized our power was out. I wrote about the last time in my post “Unplugged” on December 16, 2024. While then I looked for the upside of being without power, this experience has been much different. Although our electricity has now beenContinue reading “Loss”