Lurking right under my nose amidst all the gaiety of this past holiday season was human evidence that cleverness and cash can’t always capture the perfect gift. Try as we may though, on December 24th my sister and I combined a delightful visit together with a last minute shopping spree. A twofer of sorts which … Continue reading Christmas Joy Or Not
I’ll admit it did look a bit embarrassing the moment a worried British Airways official approached me during breakfast in the airport lounge. “Madame, I am sorry to inform you that we are not allowed to serve alcohol before 8:00 in the morning.” “I should say not,” I thought, but wondered why she was telling me this … Continue reading Looks Can Be Deceiving
“I’m making out a will,” I announced casually during dinner with an old friend. “Humm,” was her response. Prior to making this remark I had not given much thought to what kind of reaction such a comment would yield, but upon actually making the pronouncement I realized I had really expected much more. Like, Oh my … Continue reading WILL POWER
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I never “win” anything. Not lottery fortunes. Not golf tournaments…well, some, but not many. Although the latter is the result of talent and grit, the lottery simply comes down to dumb luck. And given the law of averages, one would think that at some point you might get lucky. I mean even a blind squirrel finds … Continue reading BAUBLE BONANZA
A good friend of mine who has been successful in both business and as a father and husband highly values what is commonly referred to as EQ or emotional quotient, which many experts agree is even more important for success than your IQ, or intelligence quotient. I told him his conversations about EQ had inspired … Continue reading OPEN YOUR POSSIBILITIES
“Yes, I do need all of those clothes,” I testily tell my husband as he looks disapprovingly at my pair of suitcases standing ready for 4 weeks abroad. This scene has played itself out repeatedly over the years. And I honestly don’t know why he bothers complaining about my luggage. “Because I have to carry … Continue reading Petite Packing
Several years into my retirement and several months into my husband’s I am reminded of the admonishment by Samuel Johnson who said that “when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” I am in London. And although I am too busy to be bored, I do find myself a bit adrift. … Continue reading Tired of London?
I’ve gotten a late start on Lent this year. Mostly because I can’t think of a sacrifice spectacular enough to warrant the commitment. Just “giving up” something doesn’t seem worthwhile in itself. From my perspective the practice should accomplish something bigger than an exercise in self restraint. A search for ideas lead me to some impressive … Continue reading LENT: BAN BODILY EMBELLISHMENTS
It is always amazing when ordinary people do extraordinary things. As was the case with a young man in Worcester, England who happens to be married to my husband’s niece. Samantha was 9 months pregnant with her third child when she felt certain her baby’s birth was imminent. So she and her husband, Grant, … Continue reading Face Your Fear
Burning Daylight 