I groaned as I plopped into my office chair this morning. When would the bursitis in my leg go away? It hurts, it hinders, it is a nuisance, and it stifles inspiration and creativity. Looking down, I saw Nemo. He had come in from the family room, sat on the floor beside me, and looked up, sympathy […]
Oct 18, 2017
A Cup of Conversation on a Cozy Morning
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Yesterday, my son and I shared a good conversation over a couple of cups of Starbucks. It was the highlight of my day. If I were a doctor, along with each prescription for medicine, I’d prescribed a quiet talk with a trusted friend. A cozy conversation works wonders. Our ears are bombarded with sound. We […]
Jun 12, 2017
Come In For More Than a Coal of Fire
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“What did you come for, a coal of fire?” my dad used to ask if I breezed in and out of my parents’ home for just a short visit. What he meant was, he wished I’d sit down and talk for a bit. Once, long ago, people would borrow coals of fire to get their […]
Jun 9, 2017
If You Don’t Have Anything to Say, Don’t Say It
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If you don’t have anything to say, don’t say it could well be one of Flora Tucker’s maxims. You know the old saying, Still waters run deep. If you are in a crowd and cannot think of one blessed word to contribute to the conversation, just nod sagely, looking wise. Owls have a pretty good reputation […]
Sep 5, 2013
When Friends Get Together
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Yesterday, I attended Fran’s monthly luncheon. I should say right here that Fran is a lovely person whose luncheons are her means of reaching out to women and bringing us together to share good food, conversation, and most of all, friendship. She is blessed with the gift of hospitality. As I munched on salads and […]
