Happy New Year. Here it is. The 2026. That’s ten years later than it was a decade ago. And how about this? July 4, 2026, marks the Semiquincentennial (also called the quarter-millennium) of the United States. That makes us 250 years old. Time flies when you are having fun, or simply getting older. Older, but […]

Happy New Year. 2025. That was so yesterday. 2026. Woot. Here it comes. Wishing you much goodness in the year ahead.

What does it mean to have courage?  Well. I suppose it is the ability to do something that scares us. I think to have courage doesn’t mean you’re fearless.  Instead, it just means that we keep moving even though we are afraid. We don’t let our fear pin us to the ground. When we think

Entitlement. It’s a loaded word, I think.  On the surface, it simply means believing you deserve something, or that you have a right to something. But somewhere along the way, the word picked up baggage. These days, if someone is viewed as entitled, it can sound like arrogance, selfishness, or a lack of gratitude. And

If you’ve read this blog for any time at all, you’ll know how much I love animals. Currently, in the way of good little beasts in my life, I have one dog, two cats, one goose, four goats, and four chickens. Not to mention the greatness of all the birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer, opossums, mice,

Retirement.  I think most people look forward to it.  Maybe.  But it is one of those life events that looks different for everyone. For many, it simply means the end of “formalized” work.  But other people plan to move to another place in their retirement.  But where to go?  There are so many places to

Here it is.  The day after Christmas.  Doesn’t it sort of feel like its own tiny season?  The big “to-do” is over and done.  And the day brings a quiet, little pause between Christmas and the New Year. For most of us, it’s a day when the world collectively exhales. The wrapping paper is now

Merry Christmas to all of YOU! My good friends, here.I am grateful for you. I send my love to you all.