Where did the past two months go? And how did I allow myself to get roped into so many activities? The truth is- I decided to live intentionally. I said No to the things I did not want to do and yes to things I did want to do. Apparently I wanted to do a … Continue reading
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This is 46
Satchel Paige said it best, “Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” That Satchel knew what he was talking about. Unlike past birthdays, my sentimental recap of a year did not happen. I was not reminiscing about where I have been and what I was supposed to … Continue reading
Aging Parents
A few nights ago, Tim and I were having a heart-to-heart about the fact that I never got to meet his father. Jerry Kirksey died almost a decade ago from Lymphoma. He was a well-loved man in his community (former mayor of Preston,) and apparently a jovial father. A super health nut that ended up … Continue reading
A Sense of Place
There has been a lot of talk lately about creating a “sense of place.” Maybe it is your community where people are coming together to install public art or create a business incubator. Maybe it is your church where the congregation is seeking to attract millennials with an in-house coffee shop and movie room or … Continue reading
Hello, Old Friend
On the 31st of January, in 2019, I am re-committing myself to blogging again. I know, I know… I have said it before, and I will probably have to reaffirm again. But it is a start. A beautiful start to what is quickly shaping up to be a pretty good year. I continue to heal … Continue reading
Surgery Eve
I took today off in order to give myself time to prepare for a very painful 2 1/2 weeks of surgery. While I bleach my sheets and scrub my tub, I’m also trying to nurse a cough. If it is not one thing it is another, right? As I sat here post lunch salad looking … Continue reading
Lord Have Mercy
Confession: I have flaws. Lots of flaws. In particular, one BIG character flaw: I can’t keep my mouth shut when I am angry. Boy oh boy, do I have a temper. I’m also what you might call confrontational. con·fron·ta·tion·al ˌkänfrənˈtāSH(ə)n(ə)l/ adjective tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative. “he distanced himself … Continue reading
