STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
“Nunca ha llovido que no haya escampado,” pero wow, I thought that rain yesterday really wasn’t going to stop. Fitting saying for today’s troubles, though. Things will pass, things will get better. Meanwhile, speaking of troubles. How is that free will working out? It was a gift. It is awesome. But boy, have we made…
Good morning, faithful readers. Which one are you? “A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as…
Whenever we transfer a large or heavy object around the house, we reenact this iconic scene. And every time we do, we have a good laugh. Just this past Friday was one of those times. I’ll spare you that video, but trust me, it was funny. I don’t think I’ll ever see another TV show…
Making the best of our circumstances is an art. “An elderly Italian man lived alone. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was difficult work because the ground was hard and his only son, Vincent, who had helped him in past years, was in prison. The man wrote a letter to his…
[I hear some of you read my posts while on your drive to work. Please don’t read and drive. Wait until you get to the office and grab your coffee. ☕️ ] And now we interrupt this program – the horrors of life – to bring you some Zen… “A new student comes to the…
Good morning! The world is going to hell in a handbasket. What are you thankful for today? We are seeing all things evil, folks. My heart goes out to all afflicted, especially the children. And all this talk of WWIII is concerning and sad. So hopeless. I sympathize, no joke, because it’s scary. But, even…
Allow me to provoke your thoughts this morning: We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses. That’s it. Take a pick…and make it a good day. For every time I can shift my perspective, I am most grateful. What are you thankful for today? Until next Thursday’s post…si…
Part 2 of my August 3rd post: This week has been tasting more bitter than sweet, as the next and last group of retirees makes its way out, including my work bestie. 😢 I suspect going through my workday now will be like watching a sitcom on mute. Mil – thank you for so much,…
Get ready, people, here comes Fall (although you couldn’t tell by the current Fahrenheit in Miami). But fear not summer enthusiasts, those endless days will be back soon enough. Now it’s time to embrace a new season and, with it, all the changes it will bring. I’m not a fan of change, and this season’s…
And speaking of lists…. Tackling that monster “to-do” list I posted about last week got me thinking about another list I keep – – my “lessons” list – – things I learned when I thought I wasn’t paying attention. I wrote about this fourteen years ago and, let me tell you, these lessons are timeless….