Backstory There is a tendency to fill the air with words, when expressing sympathy, in person or in writing. Hallmark chooses comforting messages for you. Sometimes empathy presents the best sincerity. Click to listen or follow below to read. Rethinking Sympathy – #377 “I know how you feel.” People often say that, to show empathy […]
Friendship
Today’s Dream
Backstory With more than seven decades of dreams to explore, I was having a good time remembering enjoyment, embarrassment, delight, disappointment and temporary devastation. I had plans. Some worked out. Some made God laugh. Thinking about how my dreams have changed led to this story. Click to listen or follow below to read. Today’s Dream […]
One Word
Backstory The words you choose define you. But what if you were only allowed one word to describe someone. How would you choose just one? Click to listen or follow below to read. One Word – #614 At my surprise birthday party, they did something you might want to consider if you are arranging a […]
My Friend Is Dying
Backstory How would you react if a friend shared this news with you? What would you say or feel? How could you offer support? That’s what I had to figure out. Click to listen or follow below to read. My Friend Is Dying – #649 We had worked together, years and years ago. When I […]
Creating Memories
Backstory My daughters and I were laughing about a party held at our big New Jersey home decades ago, when they were still small. It was hilarious to hear their take on the party from their aspect, as a young child on the side-lines. Click to listen or follow below to read. Creating Memories – […]
Christmas Stories At the Club
Backstory Last year, I wrote a book of Christmas stories from Consider This. The book is available this year too, on Amazon. Tiny Little Stories of Christmas Joy, Love and Wonder. I was gathering up stories for the book when I was asked to present a Christmas program at a Rotary Club meeting. I shared […]