Christmas Giving

While ’tis the season for holiday cheer, I can’t help but think of those who struggle this time of year. The “Christmas Spirit” can be found in the heart and in the mind.  I usually not only look forward to the celebration of Christmas Day, but...

The Journey

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be the first female President of the United States.  In my life time I have seen female Vice Presidential candidates but neither were elected.  I have held an elected office, that of Alderwoman for my city, and I did work for the...

Peaceful Frame of Mind

This past week I spent a few days at one of my favorite places:  Siesta Key Beach, Florida.  I walked along the shore, sifted sand between my fingers, listened to the crashing waves, tasted the salt water (not on purpose!), smelled the gulf scent and saw the beauty...

Being Thankful

The first thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, after the first harvest, and included Pilgrims and native American Indians.   It became a national holiday in 1863 proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln.  Today we celebrate the holiday with family gathered to eat a feast of...

November 14, 2010

On the Sunday Morning of November 14, 2010, I was sitting on my couch reading a book.  How do I remember what I was doing that day?  It is embroidered into my memory because it was the day one of my best friend’s son died of an overdose. My friend is a great...

Listening to Hear

Have you ever thought something and then had to ask yourself if you really said it out loud?  Often thoughts “pop” into our mind but we would never purposely say them out loud.  Other times we do say them out loud because we want to make a point or...