Columns
July 2008
Embracing Life
Negative Detoxification: the 21-day challenge
I accepted the challenge. On May 4, 2008, my horoscope read, “Rise above the mundane. You don’t need to listen to stories of frustration, alienation and desperation. It isn’t that problems will... Read More
June 2008
Embracing Life
Feeling Forgiveness
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.”The above excerpt from “An Essay on Criticism,” written by Alexander Pope in 1711, remains a timeless popular proverb nearly three centuries later. It has... Read More
May 2008
Embracing Life
The Crack House
My son’s salvaging habit started small, but steadily grew. Jeffrey learned from the best, Uncle Jack.Uncle Jack was always looking for a good deal. Classified ads, flea markets and garage sales were venues to find... Read More
April 2008
Embracing Life
Lists
Agendas, calendars, itineraries; lists: address, e-mail and telephone number; birthday, grocery and prayer. Itemizing, prioritizing and scheduling seem to have taken over my existence. Meeting deadlines and managing... Read More
March 2008
Embracing Life
Raising the Sail
Miracles occur daily. Ramakrishna, an Indian saint, said, “The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise the sail.”Raising my sail was a slow process. For years I crawled through life, wrapped... Read More
February 2008
Embracing Life
Trust versus Love
Trust versus love — two powerful components of human relationships. Which is the most important? What an interesting thought to ponder in February, the time of year when Hallmark cards and Valentine hearts are... Read More
January 2008
Embracing Life
Feeling Forgiveness
The above excerpt from “An Essay on Criticism,” written by Alexander Pope in 1711, remains a timeless popular proverb nearly three centuries later. It has taken me more than five decades to fully grasp the... Read More
December 2007
Embracing Life
Kindness, My New Year’s Resolution
Kindness simply means being considerate, sympathetic and warmhearted. Humans cannot purchase benevolence, but can practice and perfect their ability to contribute to the needs of others. Mark Twain said, “Kindness... Read More
September 2007
Embracing Life
Labor Day 1964 — A Milestone Kind of Day
Milestones of our lives are stored safely in our minds. Those memories, like the mile markers along the highways, signify the landmarks reached along our journeys on earth.Recollections of my Labor Day in 1964 recently... Read More
August 2007
Embracing Life
Labor Day 1964 - A Milestone Kind of Day
Milestones of our lives are stored safely in our minds. Those memories, like the mile markers along the highways, signify the landmarks reached along our journeys on earth.Recollections of my Labor Day in 1964 recently... Read More
Embracing Life
Memories of All Creatures Great from Lassie to Chickens to Goats
My fondest childhood memories are of summers in Miami. Enduring months of relentless hot, humid days may not seem like treasured times, but Sundays were saved for family suppers at my aunt’s home and that was an... Read More
July 2007
Embracing Life
Gracious living
Until my life odometer turned over the fifth decade, I considered the above affirmation to be a sacred directive from a divine source. Learning the valuable lesson that receiving is equally important as giving was a... Read More
June 2007
Embracing Life
Rowing may not always occur in smooth waters
Sometimes it takes a catastrophic event to get my attention. Planning and organizing my life and the lives of others are skills I mastered at a young age. Managing every moment, realizing my purpose and being dependable... Read More
