What Are You Thankful For?

what are you thankful for?It seems to me that amid the commercialization of every holiday and the rush to put out all the Christmas decorations at the malls, we have almost missed the importance of Thanksgiving. (I think Lowe’s and Hobby Lobby have had Christmas decorations out since July, but managed to squeeze in some Halloween stuff in between).

As we approach next week’s Day of Thanksgiving, I decided to take a few minutes ahead of time to think about that which I am truly thankful for at this juncture in my life. And I say, at this time in my life, because I understand how much our priorities change as we realize what is really important. [Read more...]

Political Correctness Gone Too Far

No Political Correctness

I am amazed every day when I read the news at some of the outrageous events occurring in the United States and especially how some people react. Actually, I am beginning to believe that truly we have lost our moral compass. [Read more...]

Make Every Day Count

If you don’t thank the man upstairs (my friends would expect me to add “or woman”) for your blessings on a daily basis, try spending some time in the chemo area of a hospital and you will.

Over the last several months, I have had the privilege of taking a friend to the doctor where she receives a drug similar to chemo in the same treatment ward. As I look around the many cubicles where folks of all ages and stages of healing or unraveling are receiving the drugs, I can tell you it is a humbling experience. [Read more...]

Redfish Rodeo Revisited

Thoughts on fishing

This past weekend was the Redfish Rodeo, a fishing tournament here on the island that includes fisherwomen from all over the U.S. and even a team from Canada. Although we have numerous tournaments, only a few are for women only, which makes them sort of unique. [Read more...]

Traveling Friends

One of the joys of my travels is meeting wonderful people from all over the world, and then communicating with them for many years afterward. They become true friends, although in many cases we may never physically meet again. [Read more...]