Tag: relationships
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Who Loves Ya, Buddy?
The family has slowly drifted away from the wedding festivities to their own homes and routines. Except for my son and his two oldest boys. He has another wedding he needs to participate in, and the coming and going again wasn’t working. They’ve hunkered here for a short while. And the boys are getting used…
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Last But Never Least
100 percent chance of rain. All day. And Florida cold–damp that cuts right to the bone. It was my daughter’s wedding day. The last of our six children to be married. The rain was a downer; the venue was about an hour and a half from our home. Most of those attending would be traveling…
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It’s All About The Faces
Many are reflecting on what occurred in 2018. Personal goals reached; dreams realized; ambitions pursued. Or not. It would be easy for me to reduce my year to what I accomplished. To look at what I was able to do and evaluate accordingly. I’d be disappointed with myself. I’ve high expectations of what I should…
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When A Celebration Isn’t A Party
When I think of celebrations, I imagine happy chatter, friendly smiles, light-hearted decorations, and great food. A time to gather to honor somebody, something or some day. A party. Not every celebration promotes a party atmosphere. There are times when what or who is honored doesn’t feel comfortable. The impact made by a life warrants…
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Six Excuses (Reasons) Why Cleaning Is Futile
There are some people on this planet that enjoy cleaning. I don’t know why, but there it is. Folks who, no matter what time of day or what day of the week, will open their door to a surprise visit with no hesitation. Because their home is spotless. My two sisters are quite good at…
Tip of My Iceberg 