Backstory A long-time friendship is precious. It can also be fragile – sometimes when least expected. What happens next can be game-changing. That was the case here. She Hurt My Feelings I don’t think she meant it that way, but what my friend said really hurt my feelings. There might have been an inkling of […]
Friendship
After the Mourning
Backstory When things finally calm down and we can interact, the time will come when you are together with a friend or relative who has recently lost a loved one. It may be the time for words of comfort and encouragement. Or perhaps this is the time for less advice and more listening, with your […]
Youngest I Will Ever Be
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. […]
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 […]