Category Archives: Essay
Again, Please
Prompt: Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? The Polaroid picture above was taken in April, 1979. That’s my husband, Greg, holding our newborn first child, daughter Carly Anne. If I could re-live any year … Continue reading
Sense of Wonder
Prompt: What does it mean to be a kid at heart? While raising my children and during my teaching career and now watching my grandchildren, what impresses me most about kids is their curiosity. They are eager to observe and … Continue reading
Loss of Innocence
Today’s prompt: What major historical events do you remember? The earliest major historical event that I can remember was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. My family was Catholic, and I went to Catholic school. We were so proud … Continue reading
In Favor of Lazy Days
Today’s prompt: Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? Yes. I mean, one or the other, depending on the circumstances. Generally, on days when I am lazy, and there is something I need to accomplish, I am very … Continue reading
Telephonophobia
I dread making phone calls. I don’t know why. But of all the tasks I put off, making phone calls is definitely the most common one. I used to enjoy talking on the phone. For example, I gabbed to Greg … Continue reading
Why Don’t We Do What We Know Is Good for Us?
I swam in our pool yesterday. Every time I do, I ask myself, why don’t I do this every day? I love to swim. I love the sensation of buoyancy, of weightlessness. Using all my muscles releases endorphins. The glow of … Continue reading
The Starfish Habit
Greg and I aren’t rich, but we’re comfortable. We’re also aware that many people in our country and throughout the world are not as comfortable as we are. There’s not much we can do about that, but we can do … Continue reading
Questions to Better Understand Yourself
Socrates said, “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” But what does that mean? I googled “know thyself” and found many interpretations. So I’ll define it the best I can, and you can refine or edit my definition as … Continue reading
How to Live a Simple Life
I don’t know about you, but my life has become very complicated. Since Covid, my life revolves around taking care of my semi-disabled husband. I don’t go anywhere, except his doctor and physical therapy appointments, and quick trips to the … Continue reading
A Few Things I Know For Sure
I watched this TED talk by Anne Lamott. And I thought, I could write an article like that. But what do I know about life? It turns out I know four things for sure. God loves you. God loves me. God is love. God … Continue reading
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