Money: We All Have Our Little Angst Spoons That Stir Up Big Emotions
“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” ― Oscar Wilde You know that feeling. The one where you dread what’s coming at you? Maybe it’s a dental appointment (and, as a former dental assistant who tried her darndest to make patients comfortable, I’m giving you a pass on feeling that way), maybe it’s a visit… Read More
Making “Tedious” Fun: How A Saddle Changed My Life
“Go and play. Run around. Build something. Break something. Climb a tree. Get dirty. Get in some trouble. Have some fun.” ― Brom I’m that much closer to buying the saddle I want, I’m that much closer to buying the saddle I want, thought teenage Peggy as yet another envelope slid into yet another slot. It was a tedious summer… Read More
Why I’ve Been Mostly Absent…Grief And The Loss Of Words
“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri Hello, my friends. I feel as though an explanation is due. For years I’ve been posting a weekly blog of some sort and enjoy the eclectic sharing. As always, my interests range from aging, creativity, and health, to, um, Tad… Read More
Da Flu Blues…Dr. William’s Approaches To Fighting Back More Naturally
The other day I noticed my sister had Facebook posted a photo of a bottle of brandy, lemons, and honey. She said it was her way of coping when not feeling well. (The fact that the honey and lemons did not look used is hardly a judgment, dear sister! Just kidding.) Truth be told, the hot water/brandy/honey/lemon elixir is also… Read More
Meet Shirley Murray, My December Ambush Model
“And all meet in singing, which braids together the different knowings into a wide and subtle music, the music of living. ” ― Alison Croggon The music caught my attention far more than the delicious scents wafting from the cruise ship’s restaurant. Poking my head into the casino bar, I saw a beautiful woman singing Fever to a rapt audience…. Read More
10-28-18: A Star In Heaven Is Born
“The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives.” ― Rob Liano How is it possible to feel the depths of sadness and the infinity of wonder at the same time? How can one say hello and goodbye in the same breath, with equal intensity? How can… Read More
Tangos, Emotions, and Dandelions: Where To Focus?
“Life can be like a roller coaster with its ups and downs. What matters is whether you are keeping your eyes open or closed during the ride and who is next to you.” ― Ana Ortega Uffda. It’s been one of those weeks. The heartfelt gratitude I feel about life, in general, has pushed against some scary unknowns, causing an epic… Read More
A Story Of Love And The Passage Of Time
“You never know what’s going to be in the garden in June when you’re looking at it in January.” ― Corey Ann Haydu Life is good, even with the whole passage of time thing. I was looking through photographs the other day and came across images from when my children were young. I swear I can still smell the baby… Read More
Stirring The Pot: Tasty bits Or Burnt Offerings?
“We may meet so many people along this long road, But it is of no use, Until we finally meet ourselves.” ― Mimi Novic My mom, bless her, was not a great cook. Her meal menus included a lot of meat, potatoes, and gravy, but not necessarily tasty meat, potatoes and gravy. Her oft-repeated mantra, should any complaints arise, was,… Read More
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