What Part Of “No”…
You've probably heard the saying, "What part of 'No' don't you understand?" These two short letters express something definitive. "No" needs only action to back it up. Two significant events…
What in the World?
As the summer wound down, my son - now part owner in my parents' Montana home - was experiencing the feelings we did every Fall: the dread of packing up…
The Power of Words
We often speak before we think. Our mouths may even pretend to have a life of their own. It's as if something escaped our lips and it was totally…
Better To Have Loved
Who among us likes losing? So, should we stop trying, stop experimenting, stop living? I once had a book on my shelf called "Gaining Through Losing". How can that be? …
Perspective
Perspective. It's interesting, isn't it? There seem to be as many perspectives as there are humans. We each have ours and, of course, we each think ours is the correct…
Not So Anonymous
Ok, I'll admit it. I worry. In fact, sometimes it keeps me up at night. Not only do I hate that (even though we aren't supposed to hate), I also…
Role Reversal
My five-year old granddaughter has two siblings. Her sister is just two years younger than she and the two are very close. They play together all the time. But, alas,…
Prayer: When God Says No
When children ask their parents about something they want, the answer (to buy time) is often, "We'll see..." which the child usually interprets in one of two ways: "No" or,…
Technology Trauma
Dave recently purchased a new laptop for me to which he very kindly transferred everything from my old computer. Now instead of walking away while it boots up, the new…
Are You Ready?
One of my friends is notoriously slow so if I'm going to pick her up on any given day, I will call ahead and ask, "Are you ready?" We are…