I have many interests. I can’t even rank them by importance, so I will arrange them alphabetically. Birds, eating out, music, people, photography, sports, and of course travel. As you might imagine, with travel, I can incorporate all those interests just about anywhere. But there are times when I am actually home and I still…
Crows…Inspiration
Inspiration, where does it come from? For me, it’s as simple as stepping outside. It can start on a tree trunk at 6:00 am. What do you see when you look at this? I happen to see an owl, but it’s all up to interpretation. After completing the morning walk, I knew it was time…
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…
Leaves And More Leaves
It’s been a little chilly these past few days as we venture out on our walk. Hoods are now up to brace against the 43 degrees, stop it…that feels cold to us. Let me remind you, it’s the butt crack of dawn!! As we walk side by side on to the campus, I’m on the…
The Westchester Family YMCA
Monday began the beginning of the Christmas Wreath sales at the Westchester Family YMCA where I belong and worked for 10 years. I am a member of the Y’s Service Club. Many of these wonderful members are the age of what my parents would be if they were still alive. Then there are some of…
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…
Tradition…hum from Fiddler on the Roof
As we enter the holiday season it provides an opportunity to reflect on the year and appreciate the future, through traditions. Thanksgiving 1969 was when my parents met my future husband for the first time. Moments like that are hard to forget. But I sure don’t remember what we ate. I wasn’t a huge fan…
Fifty Years Ago Today
Fifty years ago today, our world stood still as we mourned the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Those of us old enough to remember back to those days know exactly where we were when the news was broadcasted. I was in the 9th grade at Airport Junior High School. I remember being in Ms….
Are You a Driver or a Passenger?
Most of us fit more comfortably in the car as the driver or the passenger. I can remember how important it was to get a driver’s license in high school. Many of my friends started driving the day they turned 16. That Drivers Ed. class was the all important component to a reduce car insurance…