Safety. What we need to feel safe, it changes with age. Young babes find security in a blanket or a binkie or a favorite toy. Parents down the hall. Blankets tucked around them. A story and a prayer to rest their sleepy heads. For teenagers, it’s not much of a concern. They are indestructible. But …
The power of music, right? All of our hearts explode with songs. Memories are locked and throw away the key, if music is connected to them. Recently, a favorite artist soothed me back home after taking our daughter to college. #BruceSpringsteen and “E Street Radio” played in our van. A voice from my past consoled …
Did you hear the trending story about the puffy #Doritos chip? This news story caught my attention because Doritos are my guilty pleasure. A 13-year-old girl found a “puffy” Doritos chip in her chip bag. It was not the usual, perfect, flat chip. She decided to place it on eBay. The bidding war reached about …
What do I mean by “Create a Gentle Life”? First, the definition of gentle is “a mild, kind, or tender temperament.” So . . . let your interactions and thoughts be gentle as you experience life. In other words, love and appreciate the world, its people, and your own unique bent. Think of all these …
This year 2021, the United States of America will be 245 years old on July 4. Our American life is to be cherished, protected, and celebrated. Freedom is rooted in our country’s core. Our forefathers documented freedom at the outset, and our people fought for it. As the USA, we stand united. We may disagree, …
Fishing and fathers often go together. For me, it was my Uncle Bill who taught me to fish. Those quiet moments on the lake will forever stay with me, and the lessons of fishing are buried treasure in the soul. Establish the best chance for success. You motor to just the right fishing spot. It …
Who remembers Jordache and Sasson designer jeans? Coming from a thrifty family, mine would come from local neighbors’ garage sales. I felt so cool wearing them back in grade school. I wanted so badly to fit in! In my naivety, I didn’t realize that the labels were part of our great divide. As I’m older …
Do you celebrate Earth Day? We seem to recognize the day and feel an extra responsibility to care for our planet during the month of April. It’s often a beautiful day to pitch in outside when days are warmer and nature’s color shines. But I think our Earth is something to think about all year …
Anyone else like to visit churches and cemeteries on their vacations? I do, and I will tell you why. But first … I’m thinking about traveling, again. Shhh, don’t tell anyone! I am searching the web, making calls, and reservations. I’m so excited! You see, I’ve always loved to travel. Even when I didn’t travel, …
Have you seen Walt Disney Pixar’s film, Ratatouille? If you have, you cannot forget the pairing of Linguini and his little friend, Remy. Together, they fight for the dream to become world renowned chefs. I especially connected with the scene of the food critic, Ego, tasting Remy’s dish, ratatouille. This is a French stew made …
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