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June 15, 2020
What a strange set of circumstances has awakened a part of my brain that has been resting for many many years. Yes, its “Black Lives Matter.”—for the record–all lives matter–but this brought out the issue of skin color. Can you remember when you learned that your color had an affect on what you could do… View Full Article
June 14, 2020
I used to think of myself as a loner. I have friends but I have never had one group of people that I “hang” with –I like all kinds of people and activities– I used to go to lectures, plays, museums etc. by myself and I enjoyed it. However, for the first time in my… View Full Article
May 21, 2020
Ha, who would have believed it???? When you live with someone for 52 years you think you know them–but you dont!! Quarantined with your spouse is hard to believe and with NO SPORTS on television–except re-runs–well it becomes a new world. It is especially difficult with an older person becaused of household choirs, daily needs… View Full Article
May 21, 2020
I imagine that the last thing I expected at 4;00 on March 16 was a call in our room that we had to leave by 4:00 on Wednesday -March 18—the Hotel was closing. Needless to say, we were shocked— Not only were we planning on staying almost another Month but we had clothes, car appointments… View Full Article
September 3, 2019
Sometimes in life you have to stop some of your dreams and just learn to accept what the universe throws your way. It can be very hard–especially as you age for there isn’t a lot of time. And you have to look at the reality of what of what exists. More importantly, you have to… View Full Article
August 20, 2019
I am wondering if there really is a true meaning of the word friendship. “It is a relationship of mutual affection between people.” Im not certain it really exists like most people want it to. People have expectations and expect people to adhere to their expectations. Today when people have so many choices of things… View Full Article
July 14, 2019
It,s really strange in the summer every one seems more stressed than in the winter. Maybe its because in the summer we are so limited in time that you have nice weather that you want to do too much. I am also noticing that people are more willing to talk about their stresses. Perhaps it’s… View Full Article
June 25, 2019
In March this year my husband and I were playing golf at the Breakers in Palm Beach Florida. We were on the second hole and he said he didn’t feel good. He looked peaked and so as we walked to the golf shop I put my hand on his head and he was sweating-hot. When… View Full Article
June 26, 2018
Is there hope? Being basically an optimist I am usually hopeful–but this year I am filled with uncertainty. Almost every day I call Republicans or Democrats to complain. I know this cannot be good for myself or the country that a citizen feels they must try and be heard. It seems that the only ones… View Full Article
July 29, 2017
Thich Nhat Hanh came up with the phrase “nourishing happiness”, and he is right. We make a mistake when we are not constantly aware of what we do and how it impacts our happiness. Many times we have choices and we do not analyze how we truly feel and so we wind up making bad… View Full Article
April 10, 2017
There is a wonderful article in the Chicago Tribune that actually came from LA-about Morgan Freeman and the new movie., “Going in Style”. I haven’t seen the movie but the article is great and I will see it soon. I hope you all will take the time to read it– because it really sums up… View Full Article
March 29, 2017
Yes, that is right. You are alive and hopefully well—so doing something to make this a special day that you might normally forget–they used to say “smell the roses”. However, you might not have have any near by—but you can stop and be quiet for a few minutes to let your brain regenerate to help… View Full Article
January 24, 2017
I am very sorry for Trump and I hope he listens to his staff. Maybe its too soon to tell but it is getting a bit frightening to see him over and over discuss the election. I am hopeful that he will do something to help Chicago. Obama really missed his chance . I disagree… View Full Article
January 22, 2017
I think that the March was wonderful and I agree the future is in the next election. I hope that women do not get discouraged by the fact Trump ignored the March. It could have been a wonderful opportunity to start a healing process and I truly believe he doesn’t care. I can only join… View Full Article
January 5, 2017
Dear All, I am firmly convinced that if you want to make any progress in learning how to enjoy being alive, you must learn to separate your EGO and INTUITION. There are many people who have written in this area but Sonia Choquette its the best. Why because her answers are clear and easy to… View Full Article
January 3, 2017
Hey, we made it! Unfortunately we know people who didn’t –so count your blessings and here are some ideas for 2017. 1.Change your daily routine. Make your brain wonder- what are you doing? Say you are thankful for being alive. 2. If you get up and brush your teeth first thing–do it second…. View Full Article
December 31, 2016
Let us welcome 2017. I am thankful to be alive and those I care about are still here too. Many have had a hard year but we are ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DAISES. Please do not make promises to yourself that you cannot keep. These resolutions can cause a lot of stress and… View Full Article
December 26, 2016
A few month ago a very dear friend was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. We all know people who have or have had it–but the reason Im writing is a WARNING!! SIX MONTHS–before it was discovered, she a had a mammogram that was FINE! She just happened to go to the doctor and it was found…. View Full Article
December 26, 2016
Yes the holidays can be very stressful but as you find moments of pure pleasure, I hope you will give thanks that you are on The Right Side of the Daises . Remember someone who isn’t ; and, send a thought message out them. It is hard for me to believe that it is a… View Full Article
December 20, 2016
Hats off to Michelle Obama who came on television today and explained that they would be behind Trump and help in any way that they are needed. Yes, she did have a problem with some of what Trump said, but he won. And they will be there for him. At the same time we have… View Full Article
