I have been struggling to understand exactly why this new White House administration has given me such a gut punch. There are, of course, the many horrible things they have been doing. But, even before they go started, and even in the simplest of exchanges recorded, I've experienced a visceral reaction that seemed at times …
If I Should Die Tomorrow
At my age one gets very aware of the fragility of life. As I go in for surgery on Monday my doctors words will echo, "I would be happier if you were 20 years younger".... well so would I! Less arthritis, better breathing, etc.! If I should die tomorrow Birds still sing their songs Eagles …
World Views and Family Ties
Family ties come not just from birth, but from 18 or more years of bickering, caring, watching as each sibling moves toward maturity and breaks off from the family to start their own lives. The bond remains, even if hampered by distance and different life styles or interests. I was what used to be known …
My Country, Land of the Free?
I believe a degree of adversity accompanied by early and quality education helps build character and strength in individuals. Many years ago I "migrated" from Washington State to a small University town in California with my seven year old daughter. We had little money and no contacts at our destination, only an admission to graduate …
My Brother and Me
Life is a roller coaster ride of highs, lows and calm. Time, distance, religion, ideology and so many other considerations can tear apart the fabric of friendships, and even families. Over the years my brother and I have kept in touch, occasionally been in the vicinity and visited for short periods, but sadly being so …
What Will The Future Bring?
Photo by Bryce Carithers on Pexels.com Two of the states flipped house seats back to Republican the last election. My reaction was "where were the voters who flipped to Democrat in 2018?" Then the thought came out, "Voters don't understand that the house alone cannot change things." A very wise person commented "a great many …
Reason’s Last Gasp
Reason is dying. I'm not the first person to express such a sentiment. I'm certainly not the most learned person to address the issue. But, in an age and country where facts, science, and intellect are no longer valued by a large portion of the population, that last point probably doesn't matter. We are facing …
“Judge Not……”
Have you ever found yourself flat on your back with stars in your eyes and a burning headache? All you have to do is walk through an open gate that has active hot wire stretched across at eye level! The property was used as a boarding stable run by a veterinary friend who not only …
“Give Me The Boy”
A community is being destroyed by a giant who is looking to avenge herself on a young boy from the village. The resident witch implores the villagers, "we can always give her the boy....give me the boy!" I once had an employer who was a lovely man, but after seeing Into the Woods his take …
History Through Rose Colored Glasses
The Trail of Tears I grew up loving history. Books were my escape, British, French, Russian history in fact or fiction. (Yes, I read War and Peace all the way through! Hated the villagers that ate the soldiers horses...but felt for their despair). But the most enthralling of all was our history, the history of …
The Freedom of Age 
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