It’s now Day 18 of some 800,000 Americans being held hostage by a situation they have no control over. And … More
Category: Thoughts and Musings
So often we’re inspired by everyday life, and we need to write about it. Sometimes it’s an encouraging word for someone, and sometimes it’s just our thoughts on life in general. We may share a story of inspiration, or even vent a little about the world around us. But everyone has at least one story to be written; some of us have many. What can you write about today?
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How Do You See the Glass?
Half empty? Half full? Or maybe it’s leaking and there’s no plug to stop it. That’s a decision you need … More
When The Confetti Is Gone
Times Square was filled with people. Thousands of them cheering and screaming and waiting for the ball to drop. There … More
And It’s Almost Over
How many of us are saying that this year? I know I am! It’s been a rough year for a … More
When Holidays make us Remember
For me, it happens just about every year around this time. Thanksgiving is done, and leftovers are being enjoyed. Black … More
Reflections on a Tragedy
Yesterday morning I woke up, a bit earlier than usual, with a heavy heart. Something was on my mind and … More
It Happened Again….
Another fitful, restless night, waking up almost every hour, tossing and turning, strange dreams rolling around in my head. Even … More
Now that the Election is Over
What now? Your candidates either won or lost. You’re either ecstatically happy, or angry and discouraged. You may have stayed … More
I’m Not Asking You to Agree With Me…
This is certainly a blog that I’ve put off writing for several reasons. One, because it’s difficult to convey my … More
Turning Back the Clocks…Turning Back Time
It’s that weekend again. You know, the one where we turn the clocks back an hour to recapture that hour … More
To Vote or Not to Vote…Here are the Options
Tuesday is Election Day across this nation. A day when millions of people will go to their polling places and … More
On a Saturday Morning
Saturday morning in the Pittsburgh suburb of Squirrel Hill started like any other. Families prepared breakfast, read parts of the … More
