Social Commentary
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A Poppy in his Buttonhole
Grand Uncle Palmer ‘ The poetry above is from the poem For the Fallen, written by Laurence Binyon in 1914 during the early months of World War I. My uncle Palmer served in that war, and this is one of only a few photographs I have of him. My grandfather served as well. He lied about…
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Nostalgia and Time
Gen X learned two important life lessons from Columbia House: nothing is truly free and always read the fine print Unknown You’ve probably heard the phrase, “This almost wrote itself.” Well, in a way, this post did. About a week ago, a fellow blogger wrote about The Columbia House Record Club, highlighting the wide variety…
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Cultivating Genuine Connections
You make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you. Dale Carnegie As often happens with my writing, the universe seemed to conspire to steer me towards this topic. Initially, my friend lent me the book, “How…
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Reflections on Faith
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Corrie ten Boom Over the last few days, I’ve been contemplating faith and the world we live in. In the past, I’ve written about my experience at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a place that deeply resonated with me and continues to be on my mind…
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Embracing Aging: A Positive Perspective on Growing Older
One of the great things about being older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been. Madeleine L’Engle As I swiftly approach my seventy-eighth birthday, I’ve decided it’s time to refresh my profile photo. Every time I glanced at the previous one, I felt confined to a different era—a time when my…
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Insights on Staying Young
The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected. Robert Frost I sincerely support the pursuit of staying young for as long as possible. In my opinion, it’s a mindset that can significantly impact our lives. You’ve undoubtedly come across the popular saying, “You’re as old as you feel.” I would like to propose a slightly…
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Finding Serenity Amidst Chaos
Juneberry Tree God, grant me the serenity to accept thethings I cannot change,courage to change the things I can,and wisdom to know the difference.- the Serenity Prayer Next to our terrace stands a magnificent Juneberry tree, a stunning centerpiece that enhances the beauty of our outdoor space. In the spring, it bursts into vibrant green…
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Authenticity: The Key to True Sophistication
Kitchen Montage Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Clare Boothe Luce This quote was in my planner for March. It might sound like a contradiction, but I don’t believe it is. It’s about not trying too hard, not overdoing it, and not caring so much about what other people think. Sophistication, I think, is about being…
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Finding Grace
Bird Girl, Jack Leigh It’s been said that justice is getting what you deserve. And mercy is not getting the bad thing you deserve. Grace is getting a good thing, even when you don’t deserve it. Natashia Deon Webster offers many definitions of grace. When I think of grace, two things come to mind. First…
Aging with Grace 