Yet another gratitude post. This one happens to have a duality of sorts...let me explain. First and foremost, in the realm of nature and sustaining life on this planet earth, trees have a critical role to play in our shared global ecosystem. That's enough reason right there...but then...THEN... This cascade of goodness follows -- granted …
Rise To The Moment: Elder Care
The last couple of months this view has become more frequent, SF City Hall, evening drive out of town after another auntie visit, Complexities and inevitable unexpected challenges aside, Taking care of our elders is a responsibility and an unending source of love and satisfaction. City Hall, San Francisco
Thankful For Shelter
Another day, another gratitude post, that’s what I got, peeps, Thinking again about so many people all over the world who are unhoused - folks without even simple, safe shelter, They are everywhere, in far away places and the streets of my own city, I’m thankful for a place of my own that is safe …
Thankful For Warmth
Most every day as part of my morning rituals I spend a little time stretching and waking up in the bathroom before I shower. In the dark; heater on; on my smartphone, a little reading; a bit of writing, too. The room gets warm quickly; definite blessing in these winter months. I like the whole …
A State Of Affairs: Snapshot For My Kids
Thinking about how our family has played out so far, it seems only right that I jot down some thoughts periodically for posterity; these occasional snapshots are also quite therapeutic for me; so a selfish motive in the mix for sure. It’s all good. So just now as we start our fifth year as a …
The Power of the Prompt
A year ago I answered the call from the WordPress Prompt everyday in January, What a fun run! Scribble and post, sharing without restraint, And the views reflected that presence, And I hope the voice prevails, I hope the voice prevails, beyond prompt or otherwise, Please let the voice prevail. #gratitude
What If, Part 2
So many possibilities from the last post, continuing here, What if the timer is off, What if there’s not enough pasta, What if my stomach hurts, What if I don’t take a shower, What if I miss the opportunity, What if the hot water runs out, What if the battery dies, What if she leaves …
What If
What if a series of thoughts bubbles up in my mind in the wee hours, What if it was still dark outside but my mind was insisting on being heard, What if the bills sit a little longer. What if the Power of Attorney is the wrong one, What if she needs more help, What …
The Power Of Comfy
The power and magic of comfy (a.k.a. Comfortable) should not be underrated. Though I suspect we might often ignore or dismiss the concept of being more comfortable. Mr. Rogers example. Jacket to sweater; hard shoes to sneakers. Troops on maneuvers, boots off to rest; the energized feeling from a pair of fresh socks. Work clothes …
Alternator
Alternator, in-effect, Mindset clear, be ready to alternate action, priority, in the moment, Then in the car, light blinking for a bit, then engine failing, drastic measure, Alternator failing, all lights off and roll home in a hurry, carefully, alternately focused on every traffic light and quiet prayer, “Get home safe,“ Get home safe we …
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