Backstory I was reading about Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman to admire. She once said, “Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.” It made me remember the time I wrestled with that concept. Here’s the story. Youngest I Will Ever Be The fair is in town and I’m trying to decide whether to go. […]
Friendship
New Friends
Backstory – New Friends I have this habit of twisting my hair when I’m thinking. Catching myself doing it one day, I started wondering if that annoys anyone. And out of that thought, came this story. Click to listen or follow below to read. New Friends – #361 Remember what it was like as a […]
Pen Pal
Backstory Handwritten notes? In the day of briefest possible communication like tweets, texting and Instagram? Here’s the story of how that came about. Click to listen or follow below to read. Pen Pal – #331 “Do you think Grandma would like to be my pen pal, ” my 10-year old grandchild asked her mom. We […]
Smile
Backstory Mom used to encourage me to smile. She wisely taught that you can get away with a lot if you present things with a big smile. I got a lot of traction with that advice, so I thought I’d pass it on. Click to listen or follow below to read. Smile – #305 The […]
Rethinking Sympathy
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 […]
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 […]