Dear Friends, I wish my title had more of a positive tone to it, but since I like to make lemonade out of lemons, it gives me a chance to talk about “sour” moments and how I find redemption. I hesitate to even mention this subject (the lost golf swing) because it seems so trite … Continue reading Gremlins, Goblins & Vultures (the saga of the lost golf swing and what matters most)
Freedom
Good Samaritans on the Road of Life
Dear Friends, There were a few incidents of late that led me to reflect on the issue of Good Samaritans appearing in one’s life and making all the difference in the world. I’ve been chewing on and reflecting upon this subject and trying to bring the scattered seeds of thought together into one cohesive whole … Continue reading Good Samaritans on the Road of Life
Ukulele Torture…and Rapture
Dear Friends, Glimpsing into the world of retirement, I mentally listed ways in which I might challenge myself and seek new adventures in learning. I like to be a step ahead and set goals and look at the calendar weeks, months in advance. These attributes or shall I say “habits” of looking at past, present … Continue reading Ukulele Torture…and Rapture
The Conjuring Coin
I recently had the delightful pleasure of sharing a mini vacation with my daughter and grandson. It was the first airplane ride for the three year old and I was excited to be able to share it with him. The three of us sat at an airport café having snacks before our flight and … Continue reading The Conjuring Coin
The Tail of a Whale
Some folks may surmise that I am getting ready to offer up an exaggerated whale of a tale, but I seriously wish to recite a tale about the tail of a whale. Climbing to the top of a Pacific coast bluff on a late Friday afternoon, undeterred by winds picking up, I focused my sights … Continue reading The Tail of a Whale
The Blank Screen
A big life change for me is looming. I am set to retire in a few months and I am having bouts of anxiety about these changes. I'm more of a swooning bundle of trepidation than of grace these days, with goose bumps rippling up and down my limbs. People tell me that once I do … Continue reading The Blank Screen
Slowing it down
I recently heard someone say in a self-help YouTube video that she "woke some people up, but it was too early for them and they crashed and burned". Or words to that effect. Something struck me about that statement and I immediately responded internally that no one can take full responsibility for waking up others. Perhaps a … Continue reading Slowing it down
