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 […]
memories
Looking Back
Backstory – Looking Back After being guest of honor at a surprise birthday party, I shared with you a number of outcomes and some advice for when you are so honored. This one is some personal stuff I’d like to share with you. May I have that privilege? Consider This Show – Looking Back Click […]
Bring Back Yesterday
Backstory – Bring Back Yesterday This story was written after lunching with friends where the main topic of discussion seemed to be “the good ole days.” It’s not unusual to hear such conversations among those of retirement age. But this was a young group – folks in their 40s and 50s. Already they were considering […]
Reunion
Backstory – Reunion Looking at your Christmas card list often reminds you of friends or relatives with whom you have lost contact. It probably evokes a determination to make the effort to see this person, followed by no action in that direction. You can even imagine the other person having the same intentions and neglect. […]
Staying Cool
Say it’s summertime. You have the choice of being outside in the sun, hot and heavy, or inside in the cool comfort of an air conditioned domicile. Which would you choose? I remember a time, not long ago, when that choice did not exist. It would be as hot in the house as it was […]
Wise Moms
There is a time in life when your mom is not so smart. It’s the age when you know much more than she does. She is so out of it; and you are so cool . . . except for that one time that she was right. Or was it two times . . . […]