Tag: creation
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The Dignity Of Work
The dignity of work, of doing our best as a reflection of our character is often ignored today. Labor Day is a celebration of the work force of America, of those who committed to the exertion of building this country with their toil and talent. The first Labor Day was celebrated only by New York,…
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REST–Who Me?
It’s been a challenging year and a half. Social distancing, zoom meetings, masking, and more have made life a new adventure. There’s comfort in what we know; transition is not something many of us do well. Change is tiring. I’m someone who is comfortable with people, doing rather than sitting, and getting the things done…
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The World Needs Kaleidoscope Eyes
I longed for the big box of 64 crayons when I was a kid. I was fascinated with color, not just the shades of blues and reds and yellows but the wonderful names they each had. Sunset orange, dolphin gray, purple mountains’ majesty, cornflower blue, jazzberry jam. They all sounded so magical. Not just colors…
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Disagreement Shouldn’t Equal Disrespect
I will not hold back–I’m not a fan and never will be. I’m deeply offended by their lack of respect for those who aren’t like them. Their lack of tolerance for other’s lifestyles is unacceptable. They make assumptions that they can do as they please without consequences to them. They are arrogant, disrespectful, and demanding.…
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Papa Corn Holds Court
The adults were sitting at one table. Young parents with a plethora of children, all enjoying conversatio–apart from their kids. John had all those kids at his table. My husband is the ultimate Papa. Children gravitate to him like bees to flowers. His kindness, gentleness and good humor draw them into conversations which…