I know I talk about gratitude on a regular basis. I know. But the thing is, gratitude makes our lives better. There are things in every direction that are worth giving thanks for. Each and every day offers an opportunity to find ourselves in gratitude and gladness . These things might be small. They might […]

I can play chess. I know the basic rules of the game and the moving capabilities of each piece. But I don’t know a thing about the strategy, other than you are supposed to keep your King. And you are supposed to knock the other person’s King down. I really haven’t played the game in

So, I love all creatures. I say that. But do I really?When it comes to bugs, there are a few that I really don’t like. Those “stink bugs” for one. We also get something we call “stink worms,” which are really Millipedes. Maybe it is because of my strong sense of smell, but I’d rather

I like to learn about people from the past. Especially, those strong people who fought for their beliefs. Those people who did the right thing. The people who made a difference. One such individual was Lucy Burns. I had seen her name in passing a few times. But I never looked into who she was.

Whenever I walk out of a room, what do the people standing about say? Polly Gone. And so now we have to talk about it. Oh yes. The wonderful polygon. It is my favorite shape, you know. Just like Polynesia is my favorite country. And polyester is my favorite material. (Not really, and not really.)

Is fast food really fast? Well, it depends on the place. Some restaurants take you through the entire process of ordering and receiving that order in just a couple of minutes. Others give you time for a nap, or a good book. So yes. There is fast food, and then there’s really fast food. Those

Laws are supposed to keep things orderly. We know how it goes. Don’t steal. Don’t hurt people. Stop at red lights. The right and the wrong of things. But to have laws, we need lawmakers. Those people who decide what a society can and cannot do.But sometimes lawmakers lose sight of the bigger picture. They

I don’t know flowers. Not really. But I do know that Mums are flowers and people usually get them in the fall. I don’t know why they wait for the fall, other than the fact that mums do well in cold temperatures. Do they suck at living in warm temperatures? Anyway, I know that a