For ten long grueling weeks, I have had to wear a hard cast on my lower leg. Unable to place any pressure on that leg put me in the unusual position of having to frequently rely on the kindness of others. It ain’t been easy. For most of my life, I have been healthy. I … Continue reading The Holy Wardrobe of Kindness
Receiving yet another “friend request” on Facebook, I paused before hitting the confirm button. I knew the person, they were an acquaintance. But it got me thinking, how do I define friendship? My “Friends” on Facebook have heretofore been a combination of close and extended family, personal friends, acquaintances, along with others who appear to … Continue reading Friendship is a Sheltering Tree
Friends, this Reflection is one I wrote over a year ago. However, a few women have asked that I reprint it on my new blog. Apparently, they want their husbands to read it AGAIN. This started out as one of those unsolicited advice letters to my sons and sons-in-law that I periodically offer them in … Continue reading How to Handle an Angry Spatula
It’s flu season and don’t we know it. News reports indicate as many as 4,000 Americans are dying of the flu each week. Rather large and colorful signs adorn the walls of my doctor’s office detailing the cautionary steps we should take to avoid the flu. Still, no one has to remind me to take … Continue reading A Public Service Announcement – Inspired by a 100-year-Old Memory
Uh-oh. Cupid, we have a problem. Or do we? For the first time in 73 years, Ash Wednesday will fall on February 14th otherwise known as St. Valentine’s Day. For those of us whose Christian faith tradition includes the Lenten season of fasting and prayer, this awkward conflict between sacred and secular poses a potential … Continue reading Cupid, We Have A Problem
I have reached a point in playing golf that I enjoy it regardless of who I am with. Certainly, I prefer to play with family or friends. A round of golf with my sons or close friends is 4-5 hours of fellowship and fun, a time to be cherished for sure. I also really enjoy … Continue reading Putting Is Like Kissing
