Category Archives: Musings
Thoughts on the Positive
The whole positive thinking philosophy has got me puzzled. As I understand it, it’s a belief in the power of mind over matter especially in determining outcomes and lending happiness to otherwise difficult circumstances. It’s the ability of the thinker … Continue reading
Well Nourished
Over the past 6 years, since my celiac diagnosis and the elimination of gluten from my diet, I’m actually gaining weight. Celiac Disease affects the lining of the small intestine and causes it to destroy itself by reacting to any … Continue reading
51 and Hot
I turn 51 in a few weeks and realize I am early in my 6th decade and not 5th as I thought. That’s a significant jump and feels a little shocking, especially when I say it out loud. My kids … Continue reading
Committee of Selves
“We are trying to be several selves at once, without all our selves being organized by a single, mastering Life within us.” Thomas Kelly, Testament of Devotion Committee work is something I enjoy especially when its purpose is well-defined and … Continue reading
Solitude
“In proportion as our inward life fails, we go more constantly and desperately to the post office.You may depend on it, that the poor fellow who walks away with the greatest number of letters proud of his extensive correspondence has … Continue reading
Cautious Courage
“You can’t test courage cautiously.” Annie Dillard Not many of us consider ourselves brave even when we have fought and won some measure of success. If you have seen Spielberg and Hanks’ mini-series, Band of Brothers, you will remember the … Continue reading
Third Quarter Musings
“Trust in God and do something.” Mary Lyon We have been home for almost a month now and are settling into a new sort of normal. Rolling over into a new decade in the calendar year also marks a new … Continue reading