Reading opened up a whole new world for me. I’m sure there was a time when I could not read, but I truly cannot remember it. There must have been children’s books in my home growing up, but the only one I can recall is the volume of “Grimm’s Fairy Tales.” And I can’t say … Continue reading Sneak Reading
Humorous
PLANNING
The very word bounces off of me without penetrating my skull. Try as I might, my being rejects the concept. My fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants nature rebels at the very thought. I never know where to begin. Why do I dread it so? Why is planning so painful for me? I often wonder if deciding on a course … Continue reading PLANNING
Redeemed
“Non, Soeur! Soeur, Non! Non! Non! Non!! That’s what Steve, my classmate was spewing at our Senior French IV teacher, Soeur Simonne, aka “Sister Simonne.” Every year, Sister Simonne taught a French IV class at St. Francis High School. It was for an elite group of students who could speak, read and write French fluently. … Continue reading Redeemed
Perfect Storm
One of my downfalls in life is ice cream. We have developed a love/hate relationship over the years. I love it so much I hate it. I can’t even have it in the house. When passing the frozen food section in the grocery store I can usually walk away and resist buying it. But sometimes … Continue reading Perfect Storm
Happy New Year!
One day left till the New Year. Where did this one go? What about the ones before that? What can I do differently in the upcoming months to move forward with purpose? When I look back through my many journals over the years, there's a recurring theme; “How can I better control the use of … Continue reading Happy New Year!
In Search of Authenticity 