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Not for Some, But for All

With my right hand over my heart, I was four and a half years old when I learned the 30 words that I would recite about 180 times each year, for 13 years without fail. “I pledge allegiance to the Flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands,Continue reading “Not for Some, But for All”

Shining Bright

After many years, our routine is always the same. However, our experience there, never is. Preparations begin an hour before we leave. In charge of food and drinks, Robert first fills our MIER cooler with freshly made sandwiches. Sometimes, homemade or Rhineland Deli subs with the works. Mayo, mustard, thinly sliced onions, ripe juicy tomatoes,Continue reading “Shining Bright”

Good Advice

From my journal: September 16, 1990, Redondo Beach, California “…can’t believe we’ve been married a whole 8 days! Seems like we’ve been married forever – just that now we call each other husband and wife…” I had to smile when I read this entry in one of my journals recently. By the time we saidContinue reading “Good Advice”

With the Flow

I’m hoping September will be a month to remember! This is the invigorating time of year when the last summer breezes usher in the first cool autumn mornings and evenings to come. This month I’m excited to engage in a calming practice that I was introduced to many years ago in a workshop I attendedContinue reading “With the Flow”

Wouldn’t Be the Same

Born at the turn of the 20th century in France, he became an international star. Appearing in more than 25 Hollywood films, he was an immediate box-office sensation. As his popularity grew, so did profits at Warner Bros. Studios, which helped propel the now well-acclaimed Darryl F. Zanuck, from screenwriter to producer to executive! She,Continue reading “Wouldn’t Be the Same”

Playing Those Mind Games

Do you like mind games? If so, put yours to work on these two. What do the following words have in common – CRACKER, WALL, HOSE and FLY? Too easy? Then how about MUSSEL, BEAR, FLOWER, and SOLE? I truly love a challenging game, and this one has become my new obsession! If you haven’tContinue reading “Playing Those Mind Games”

Grateful

Outdoor concerts on cool August evenings, dining al fresco in our backyard, picking out fresh strawberries at the farmer’s market…ah, just a few of the many pleasures I am enjoying this summer. All these experiences remind me of how fortunate I am to live the life I do and more so, to have an attitudeContinue reading “Grateful”

Stretch it Out

August has arrived, that month that borders lazy summer days and crisp autumn nights. Growing up I always thought of August as that last care-free month before school began. Summer’s last stand if you will. My quest for calm this month is ideal for transitioning to our next season. But as always, I need toContinue reading “Stretch it Out”

A Little Time Away

I have nothing to complain about. I’m retired now. Robert is, too. Our time is our own. We live in a town small enough to know our neighbors and big enough to meet new people. We have friends nearby and family not too far away. We live on a quiet cul-de-sac and only a 15-minuteContinue reading “A Little Time Away”

List It!

Until recently, I didn’t know there was a term for a person like me. One who loves to put pen or pencil to paper, then number or bullet items that all belong in a specific category. Listophile, listoholic, or listomaniac…it doesn’t matter what you call me, I’ll answer to any of them. Or you canContinue reading “List It!”