It’s a big world out there: more than 7 billion people, on 7 continents, more than 200 countries all told. Who leads? It depends. In the United States, we have something like a democracy. And so in this political system who leads formally? Depends on who wins the election. Who follows? Everyone else. The thing …
Category: attitude
Valentine
Most of my life, fleeting, this idea, of “valentine”. But never fleeting, the ideal of “love.” That is what I am committed to. I’ve been blessed with enough romance to smile, and tingle, in my life. I hope for more. But of love? Of love I am sure. And forever. And evermore.
Kids Do The Darndest Things
Freestyle flow, how does it go? Got kids, don’t ya know... They’re so dialed in, some of the time, paying attention most all of the time. Early morning up, blanket in the hall, that started this rant, A couple more coming, to round out the chant. “Dad I got no where to keep this stuff. …
Mom
Today’s her day, what to say? She poured herself out in a particular way. Salt of the earth, that’s part of her core, foundation of family right down to the core. She gave herself to us until we were grown, then shifted to pour herself into other work, ever caring for others. She and Abe …
Lyrics Post: “Volcano”
Way back when, another one turned me upside down with glee, a little ditty by Jimmy Buffett. And maybe my favorite memory of this song is dancing and singing to it with my mom at cousin’s wedding decades ago, the joy still easily remembered. So FUN. Volcano" Now, I don't know, I don't know where …
Write Anywhere
As I continue my writing work, striving to capture the daily voice, a few things come to mind. I write to share what comes to mind, to share, to inspire. That’s my mission. I’m grateful for the means to scribble down and publish whenever it comes to mind, to capture the muse in the moment. …
More Props
I just heard a piece on the radio about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the diversity of their coaching leadership. It’s expanded my appreciation for the team and my attitude about that team, Tom Brady joining the team, and their victory in Super Bowl LV. Listening to Rod Graves, executive Director of the Fred’s Pollard …
Props
Props to them Bucs, bravo. Props to Brady, bravo. Super Bowl LV Champions. You can read all his stats as you like. Believe he has the most regular season wins, yards, touchdowns, Super Bowl wins as a quarterback in history. He’s from the San Francisco Bay Area, from which I hail and still reside, too. …
Remembering Howie, Thanking Vitas
My dad died three years ago this week. Super Bowl Sunday morning, 2018. Remembering him a lot lately; when even I need patience, he comes to mind. Steadfast? Yep, that too. This year I’m also remembering the great care he got, we all got, through Vitas Healthcare. They provided solid hospice care to him; they …
Lunch With ALL, School Days, COVID
The daily spin. Mid-day, mid-week just now, but over the last year. I have to remind myself, “you’re so lucky to have this time.” Whew. Plates of food here and there, small bowls of cut fruit too. All amongst papers and books, pencils and pens. Quite a sense of immediate disarray. Sometimes the banter is …
