Backstory – Touching Just before sitting down to write some Consider This stories, I had been with someone who gave me a warm and hearty bear hug. It left me smiling, warm and fuzzy. I decided my first story would be about that kind of touching. So here it is. Consider This Show – Touching […]
Happiness
Evening
Backstory – Evening Retirement, with all its opportunities, can also lead to a life that is quieter, safer, softer. Can that lead to boredom? That was the concern of my beloved, when retirement was new to me and well experienced by him. This is the conversation we had about that. Consider This Show – Evening […]
Something Bad Could Happen
Backstory – Something Bad Could Happen Something bad could happen. There’s no denying it. Turn on the news for proof any time. How can you possibly keep from worrying in times like these? That thought inspired this story. Consider This Show – Something Bad Could Happen Click to listen or follow below to read. It’s […]
Sitting On the Porch
Backstory – Sitting on the Porch I sat there quiet and content – and realized that’s how I usually feel, when I’m in this special place. Exploring the magic is what’s behind this story. Consider This Show – Sitting on the Porch Click to listen or follow below to read. The other night, we were […]
Courtesy Close In
Backstory – Courtesy In our adult, two-person family, kind words are natural and spoken often. I wondered how good we were about being kind to each other as the kids were growing up. I remember one request for politeness that worked. I asked one day that everyone ask, “May I be excused?” before leaving the […]
Christmas Spirit
Backstory – Christmas Spirit We’re hearing the bells and carols and, this year, lots of “Merry Christmas.” This story is about the triggers to MY Christmas spirit. What triggers yours? I’d be interested to know. Go to the blog on our website and leave your comments. Consider This Show – Christmas Spirit Click to listen […]