The Numbers Game
Most of us would naturally assume that the only people who are interested in numbers are mathematicians, architects, accountants and financial advisors. The ugly truth is that many of us…
Return to Sender
In 1962 the singer Elvis Presley released a song by this title which told the story of a "lovers' spat" in which he wrote to apologize but the letter was…
Destination, Not Distance
My beautiful niece is attending school to become a PA (Physician's Assistant). This course of study lasts a grueling 27 months where the student cannot have any outside employment or…
Divided, We Fall
Our homeland - the United States of America - is becoming increasingly divided each day. The Pledge of Allegiance (which is no longer required in many schools) says, "One nation,…
Come Unto Me
A dear friend recently gave me a journal of hers which she began before I was born! It contains Scriptures and quotes and special thoughts and is a reflection of…
For What It’s Worth
A man who was near and dear to me suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. Initially, it took his mind, leaving only the shell of the man, and then it snatched that,…
Never Quit
The 1981 movie "Chariots of Fire" introduced those of us who were not alive in the 1920s to an amazing runner from Scotland who trained in Britain for the 1924…
Tongue Trouble
Have you ever said something and the minute it came out of your mouth, you wished you could reel it back in? Back the video-tape up and tape over it? …
Attention: Old Folks Only
Young people are so busy with their lives: working, raising a family, running here and there, they really don't have time to concern themselves with wondering why they're here. But,…
Captive or Captivated?
Many of us get a check-up every year to find out how we're doing physically. We get poked and prodded, have blood taken and maybe a few other tests done. …