Two Faced 12/9/21

We all seem to have one side of our face that looks kindly and friendly, while the other looks angrier and threatening. The differences are subtle

The Finger 7/18/21

we have a choice of the face we show to others, our family, and our friends. We have the choice of being kind and reflective of our own actions, or if we are going to throw our phone and break the television. Which choice would make us easier to love?

Inauguration 1/20/21

And with all of this, Biden and Harris will take the reins today (assuming this posts as anticipated). They’ll get the blame from the Republican party for the looming Covid-19 surge, and taxes will be increasing this year because the “cuts” from Trump’s tax plans will, by law, expire for the vast majority of us for which Biden and Harris will also be blamed.

Holes in the Walls 11/6/20

I had arranged, unbeknownst to her, to have a limousine meet us at the airport. I did have time to go to a card store and buy about fifty (a little shy) love and thank-you cards, and I mailed them all to her at the hotel

Don’t Say Anything at All 10/15/20

My mother used to say, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Wise words, words of restraint. Anger begets anger; when you belittle people, when you show them anger, they are more likely to become mirrors to reflect their negativity back

Lessons from Iowa 10/6/20

When faced with challenges, what do we choose to see? Do we seek people to blame, or do we opt to see the sacrifices of those who are helping out?

The Chase 9/27/20

a “thud” and lurch let me know that they had hit my vehicle. I turned on my blinker and prepared to pull over to exchange insurance information when again I looked in the mirror. This time, the passenger was holding up a handgun.

Harsh Mirror 8/4/20

Have you ever heard a reproduction of your own voice? I like my voice. As I hear myself speak in my own head, I mean, it’s not the most beautiful voice, but it’s very nice. Then I hear it in an audio recording, and it makes me want to wretch.

For Yourself 12/3/19

You see it all of the time. Somebody doesn't like something about their meal, so they take it out on the server, not considering that she or he isn't the one who prepared it, or how busy the restaurant is. Somebody doesn't like the return policy, so they take it out on the person helping with the exchange, not considering that it's not their policy. Somebody doesn't like waiting as a pedestrian crosses the street, leaning on the horn but never wondering why that person has to be walking.