It’s only money if you have it. The same holds true for hair. It seems easier to give when money abounds. If I’m not worried about paying for groceries or my electricity being shut off, I’m more willing to share, donate, or give money to someone in need. If, however, I hit a point where…
You know when trees arc over a street and join at the top like interlaced hands? When they create a canopy and the street turns into a sort of tree tunnel, but with sparkly peek a boo leaves above? I like that. Trees endure, change with the elements or things we humans put in their…
I think I’m a bit of a thank you whore. Well, maybe whore is a harsh word, but I say, “thank you” a lot and I’m wondering why it feels so shallow lately. I should be more selective and authentic in my dispensing of gratitude. It’s possible I have cheapened the phrase. I instinctively tack…
Are you getting excited for the holidays? I cringe at this question because it’s asked earlier and earlier ever year. I’m usually not ready, not even in the ballpark of a holiday mood. That cringe starts a wave of self reflection… Why aren’t I excited? What’s wrong with me? Maybe I’m not really happy, maybe…
A veteran, according to the dictionary, is a person that has served in the armed forces. Veterans that have had direct exposure to acts of military conflict are often called war veterans. I am married to a veteran. I have family and friends that are either veterans or war veterans. On this day and every…
A 1.8 million year old skull was found in Dmanisi, Georgia and I am once again in awe. I tend to wonder about the people that came before me and those that will follow when I’m gone. I think about it a lot, always have. I look at old photographs and feel a connection to people.…
This post will be reminiscent of that co-worker who brought in the gift wrap catalog for her child’s school fundraiser, or possibly the crazy Girl Scout cookie mom. For those of you not yet in the workforce, this post will feel like that friend who always asks you to like every Instagram picture of her…
I don’t like war. I’m smart enough to know violence appears necessary these days, but I don’t have to like it. It would be a wonderful thing if things could be worked out some other way, but I’m past 40 and…I’m just not that naive anymore. I may have to accept war for now, but…
My favorite time of day is sunset. I love sunrise too, but sunset speaks to me. It calms me and right before the day fades away, I reflect. Of course it’s always welcome after a bad day, but every sunset, after every hard fought day, brings reflection. We are driving to spend Thanksgiving with…
