The afternoons bring much joy when you get outside and explore the natural beauty. One of the many benefits of travel is to appreciate the surroundings by taking in the five senses of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and feeling. Sometimes I like to contrast the west and east coast. As an example; the cow I saw at…
At The Car Wash
I enjoy music. Frequently the turntable is spinning tunes in my head. What just cracks me up is the ability to recall lyrics from songs that are over 50 years old. I’m not just “stuck in the middle with you” but I think I could just keep telling a story and filling it with more…
I Have a Dream
Those words resonate for all of us. Four simple words with an enormous message and impact in our lives then and today. As I think about Dr. King and his impact on me and my life, I am reminded of many great men that I respect and admire. I don’t always link Dr. King in…
The Last Week of 2013
Oh no, not another year over already! While thinking back on the events of 2013, I have much to be grateful for. I can’t believe the people I’ve met, the places I’ve seen and the continued love and support I have from my family and friends. Indulge me as I capture some of these wonderful…
Lost But Not Forgotten
The theme this week has been about friendships; one featured a friend for over 50 years followed by recent friendships that developed while away from home. Today I want to honor the loss of three different and unique men this past week. Loss at anytime of the year is never easy; during the holidays it…
Make New Friends…But Keep The Old
That’s right my Girl Scout sisters!! I want to feature just two of my newer friends, with the permission they granted me. David and I met at the Inn on Newfound Lake in October 2011. I knew I was going to be friends with him, because I relied on his expertise! He had completed the…
Two Four Six Eight…Who Do You Appreciate?
I’m sure you have been to the mall, visited with Amazon, decked your halls, and started your diet. Wait, no that’s not for another few weeks, whew!!! I appreciate my family and friends. Actually, they are one in the same. My friends are part of my extended family. Most of my friends live near-by, others…
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About
I’m looking at you, are you looking at me? Now what? I have no idea. I wonder how long Jay Leno’s writing team spends on his opening monologue. I have hit the delete and backspace button more times than the space bar. So many ah ha moments in Blog-land. (Fragment) It’s not as easy as…
A Dog and His Man
I hear music in my head, do you? The song that comes to mind was from Jackie DeShannon… 1969… Think of your fellow man; lend him a helping hand, put a little love in your heart. It was just another ordinary day; make a list, run some errands, figure out what needs to be accomplished….
The Day After Thanksgiving
How ya feeling today? If you were the host for dinner last night, are your dishes washed and put away? If you were the guest, did you get lucky and score some leftovers? It’s funny to me how I ramp up for a big meal and then in a flash, it’s over. I’m putting away…