Tag: gratitude
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Step Out With Gratitude
Back in the late 70s, Randy Newman wrote a controversial song called “Short People”. Anyone who was vertically challenged was incensed by his lyrics. I’m one of those who’ve been blessed with a lack of length. When asked, I always say I’m five feet, three inches high. I fudge that by a quarter inch. A…
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Why Should I Be Thankful?
At a time when people are questioning the history and origins of this holiday and when life is heavy and hard for so many, the question is legitimate. Why should I be thankful? And for what? Gone are the days when kids dressed up as Pilgrims and Native Americans, sharing a meal together. The first…
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Somewhere Under The Rainbow
My neighbor Ed came by the house the other day, urging me to come outside to see something. I was getting ready to go somewhere. My time was limited, but he was graciously insistent. So I followed him outside. I was so glad I did. The sky was looped in a remarkable double rainbow that…
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Creative Celebration In The Time Of COVID
Christmas in July. July 25 came on Saturday, and a party sounded like fun. Not just any party, but a holiday atmosphere that would remind us all that we have much to be grateful for. Christmas was the unanimous decision for a celebration. Not a time of presents, trees, and decorations, but a chance…
Tip of My Iceberg 