Saying The Same Thing

Sometimes, I think we are saying the same thing, even though we are not talking about the same topic. It is nice when two or three generations of people can watch what is happening around them and become open to Read More …

Rose Colored

I used to have rose colored sunglasses.They were round, John Lennon like glasses. I wore them everywhere. Especially in Philadelphia, at college, it gave those winter, sunless days a glow that the chilly city streets could never have produced. In Read More …

Encouragement Works

All my life, I have known that encouragement works better than belittlement. Looking like you are irritated, annoyed, frustrated makes the other person feel bad. They internalize that feeling and then they fail to perform. Instead, smile, be open minded, Read More …

Learning a Trade

In honor of spring break, instead of taking a long holiday, the kids spent time learning a trade, or two (maybe three.)  Not a bad way to spend their time, at least in terms of “traditional” education. They did have Read More …

Lyrical

Poetry is often lyrical and can become famous, but few poems are better known than those written by Edgar Allen Poe.  I studied them, my husband studied and our kids studied them.   “Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.” Of course, E.A. Read More …

Give and Receive

We should all give and receive in equal parts. Give thanks. Receive thanks. Give peace. Receive peace. Give food. Receive food. Give wine. Receive wine. Give cookies. Receive cookies. Give love. Receive love. Keep balance in the universe. Keep balance Read More …