Is it Possible to Have It All? That Depends

I’ve always thought that here in America we the people were mostly working toward “having it all”…always working toward: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to […]

The Personal Belongings I Hold Most Dear

My home is small…barely 1200 square feet. So, everything in it is well thought out. At this stage of my life little changes, but if something comes in then something usually has to go out. On Mother’s Day, I received an antique Tiffany-style lamp. It will replace an older Tiffany-style lamp that I knocked over […]

Grandchildren: “I Want to Be Like Grandma”

I truly want my grandchildren to have my heart and soul. I want them to be people who love and respect themselves and others. I want them to be honest, law-abiding, knowledge-seeking, trusting, empathetic, giving, thoughtful, problem-solving, curious, brave, loving, fair, goal-oriented and adventurous. I want them to have lifelong good friends and to be […]

My First Instinct Was Former President Trump

My first instinct was hands-down former President Donald J. Trump. Then I realized I don’t even know who this man really is. I don’t even know if those closest to him know who he is. He’s a shapeshifter…he appears to be whatever he thinks he needs to be in order to win. I don’t know […]

Drink More Water

It’s small and it has to be one of the easiest things to do. Water is everywhere but I have tried with all of my might, and I simply have not acquired a love for this precious liquid. I literally force myself to drink it. I try to spice it up and try different waters…evian, […]

What Freedom Means to Me

Everything…it is the essence of America. Every “citizen” of America who came here willingly –new citizens and old–came here looking for freedom from some kind of oppression or terror. Even those whose ancestors were brought here unwillingly, even those whose ancestors suffered unspeakable horrors in this country, at the end of day sought freedom…and most […]

Keeping It Simple: The 2016 Election was Stolen!

In 2016, aside from the wrong of then FBI Director James Comey, we now know the former President was busy burying his alleged indiscretions.  Perhaps, Comey’s time would have been better used investigating Trump activities after the Access Hollywood video.  The 2016 election was stolen clear and simple. It doesn’t matter if the verdict is […]

I Just Do It!

I attend city council and county commission meetings. I attend board of education and election board meetings. I am a member of civic organizations. I attend church. I volunteer. I knock on doors to get people out to vote and support my candidates. I conversate with people I know and strangers. I visit the elderly […]

Getting Healthy in The Trump Era (Hard to Do)

Years of not so healthy habits have finally caught up with me and a change of lifestyle is necessary. I’ve never been skinny a person, but I have always been physically fit. I’ve listened to my friends and family chat about this and that…high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, etc. I would listen to […]