Turning the Page

Today is October 16th. I realized this today and the thought nearly knocked me down. October 16th means that Labor Day has come and gone. The anniversary of my stroke has passed. It tiptoed past me without a sound. And I didn't notice. Labor Day has held so much meaning to me by reminding me … Continue reading Turning the Page

Courage, Hypocrisy, & Focus – Oh My!

Something has been bothering me since I posted my last message. Two things, actually. First, I am aware of the hypocrisy of my advice to my coworker. I told her that the courageous thing to do would be to be honest with her friend. But I am not completely honest with her daily. In this … Continue reading Courage, Hypocrisy, & Focus – Oh My!

Courage

So I have this co-worker. She drives me nuts but she does have some good qualities. I’m resisting the urge to just unload about all of the things I cannot stand about her because this message isn’t actually about her. She just happened to utter some words that made me think. This co-worker loves to … Continue reading Courage

The Fountain

I love fountains.  I find the sounds of the water to be soothing, which I am aware is very strange for someone with a very strong fear of water. I have fountains all over the house. I love all different types of fountains and am always looking for a good deal on one. So occasionally … Continue reading The Fountain