Turn Off, Tune in, and Open Up
“Turn it off! Just turn it off!” my friend Mattie admonished me. My blood pressure was rising as I ranted and raved about what I’d heard on TV. She reached…
A Lifetime of Learning Revisited
First posted in March, 2010 “What you want to do that for?” Lincoln, an old acquaintance, said when I told him I was thinking of taking a class in photography.…
A Smile
There are some people who when you look at them you would think they were always in a bad mood. The look on their faces signal, “Don’t bother me. Don’t…
Six Things I Bequeath to You
My friend Mattie wanted me to pass along this bit of wisdom to all her young females who are just starting out on life’s journey. She calls it “Six things…
Stepping out of your comfort zone
I remember when I was a little kid, and like most kids I loved to explore, to venture into unknown areas, to discover new things and try to learn how…
Exercise – A Little Goes A Long Way
I’ve been active most of my life either taking long walks to get away from my overcrowded home. Our door was always open to family members and friends; hence, our small…
Getting Technology Savy
The other day, I visited my friend Mattie who had recently moved into senior housing. I hadn’t seen her in a few months and I wanted to see how she…