The thing I’m most grateful for right now is elastic waistbands. Good mashed potato is one of the great luxuries of life. Good fries can be eaten as a stand-alone, it doesn’t need any sauce to support. After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives. Gratitude is the inward feeling of … Continue reading The Art of Gratitude

Real Generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out. Kindness is pulling someone up after they have been knocked down. It matters little if it is you who knocked them down to begin with. A kind gesture can heal a wound that only compassion can’t heal. Grab my hand, it's time … Continue reading Real Generosity

Trying to write a timeless post takes a toll on even the greatest writers. I am currently looking at retirement homes near me. For myself of course. I know you won’t take this seriously because I’ve threatened to retire many times before. Something just keeps pulling me right back. Maybe it’s the heartfelt comments filled … Continue reading Light-hearted Banter

Why is being alive so expensive? I’m not having a good time. Life is a journey, an adventure. Staying alive means embracing every twist and turn along the way. If he refuses to make a commitment and tells you that he wants to ‘see how it goes’ remember that only dead fish go with the … Continue reading Staying Alive

At boarding school, you had to wear your name across your chest and your back. And it wasn’t because your name was difficult to pronounce. I once found myself in a situation where two boys who went by the same initials were debating over a piece of clothing. My truce? I created a roster for … Continue reading The Boarding School Episode