Category Archives: best self

Still In Process

I do not know why I have had, and still have, so much stuff. I am still cleaning out and finding all kinds of things, many of which I do not want to part with. While I haven’t yet conquered … Continue reading

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A Few Thoughts

On the drive recently to the mountains to pick up granddaughter Virginia from camp, I listened to Audible. 101 ESSAYS that will CHANGE the way YOU THINK by Brianna Wiest, which I had listened to previously, has some wonderful nuggets … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts and Patterns

Having a writing drought, I decided to just jot down some random thoughts. A pattern may emerge. I wonder if you see any patterns. I do. But I will leave you to discover your own and decide what mine means … Continue reading

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A Great Past Is Not Necessary For A Great Future

Every day we get the opportunity to turn our life around. To be someone we want to be. To be the best version of ourselves. Even if our past has not been what we wanted it to be, our future … Continue reading

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The Second Half of 2023 is Upon Us!

When July comes each year, it seems that the year is almost over. In reality, when July comes, the year is half over. And the half that just passed seems like the longer of the two halves. While we still … Continue reading

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Life Without Alcohol

May 7, 2023, was the 4 year anniversary of my life without alcohol. I have learned a lot in these 4 years, about myself, and about life without alcohol. Perhaps my lessons can be of benefit to someone else. On … Continue reading

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Focus

What should we do when there is too much to do, or even maybe not enough to do? These are the times when it is important to Focus. Instead of focusing, we sometimes find ourselves jumping from activity to activity … Continue reading

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Don’t Postpone Joy

I suppose it is my age, but I find myself attending funerals lately. While life expectancy is not directly related to age, when we get into our 70’s, (I am 71) odds are that we will lose family and friends. … Continue reading

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What Does Love Have To Do With It?!

Happy Valentine’s Day! This day in the year that some think was created by Hallmark and florists to sell cards, flowers, and candy is here again. My, doesn’t time fly? I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day with your … Continue reading

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A New Month in a New Year

January 2023 is now history, and a new month in a new year is here. February 2023 is heart month, includes Valentine’s Day, and also includes our granddaughter Elsie’s 16th birthday. Time is flying by. It is hard for me … Continue reading

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