Ecclesiastes. That's what Mama would say about now. And I'd nod my head and say, "Yes ma'am. I know. You're right." It was her way of saying, "There's a time and a place for everything." Referring to the verses from Ecclesiastes 3. Mama loved that passage. She even wrote it down on one of her… Continue reading Ecclesiastes and the Season I’m In Right Now
Month: May 2014
Making Facebook Work for Me (but not that video)
When I talked with my Daddy three years ago about Facebook and the idea of me signing up, he shared his words of wisdom: "As long as you make it work for you, and you don't work for it, I think it could be all right." I've tried. There have been times, I will admit,… Continue reading Making Facebook Work for Me (but not that video)
Don’t Count Us Out
Yesterday as the news feeds and Facebook posts proclaimed their great sadness over the death of Maya Angelou, I too was sad. I am sad when anyone in this world loses someone they love--a feeling I understand all too well--but I'll admit that I was also saddened by something else. I just couldn't pinpoint exactly… Continue reading Don’t Count Us Out
On Speed Dial
When my Great Aunt was living and I'd go visit, whether it was to set up her meds in the pill cases while Mama was taking care of Daddy or just to visit for the fun of it, I loved showing her "what my phone can do." Her husband, my Great Uncle, was a man… Continue reading On Speed Dial
His Love of the…..Architecture
This is the peach cobbler I made today. Just because. I know I probably shouldn't have. My Mama would have gotten up extra early to bake it or not made one at all. And to be honest, I did feel guilty using the oven in the middle of the day. It doesn't heat the house like… Continue reading His Love of the…..Architecture
Why I Don’t Say I’ll Never Forget and a couple of moments I hope I don’t
I used to say "I'll always remember....." or "I'll never forget....." I don't anymore. Not since I watched as Alzheimer's Disease tore away page after page of memories for someone I loved, slowly at first it seemed and then more quickly. She covered well; I'm not sure how many could pinpoint what was going on… Continue reading Why I Don’t Say I’ll Never Forget and a couple of moments I hope I don’t
on going back
going back to the person whose heart you hurt oh so long ago and saying "I'm sorry, it was my brokenness, not yours" courage going back to the person whom you might have offended and saying, "I'm sorry, for the words that came without thought" humility going back to the person you've been so angry… Continue reading on going back
Best Advice for Graduates…..and everyone else
I've listened to a lot of graduation addresses. I've even given one once many moons ago. Last year I contemplated how different that would have been if I were to write it now. But now, now I have heard very possibly the best advice ever given in one of these speeches. For graduates. For all… Continue reading Best Advice for Graduates…..and everyone else
The Stories Interwoven With My Own
Today has been one of those precious days that you set aside in your memories to come back to later when the days are dark and cold, to warm yourself by as though it's a fire burning in the fireplace. Time with my family, getting things done, and in the midst of the doing, taking… Continue reading The Stories Interwoven With My Own
Those Days That Leave Folks Out
Dear Hallmark, Thanks. Sincerely, Girl Who's Tired of Being Reminded Okay, this one probably isn't going to make me very popular. If you are one who has always and will always love the "day" celebrations honoring this one and that one in your life--then okay. No offense meant. Personally, I'm over these days. Valentine's. Mother's… Continue reading Those Days That Leave Folks Out
I Might Need A Nap 