Martha SterneI don’t know Martha Sterne well. Nancy and I have retired on “Someday Isle” when it comes to church. You know… some days I’ll go… some days I won’t.We have been members of All Saints Church however for 26yrs. Love the place. It’s because of wonderful people, clergy like Martha. Key reasons why this […]
I have many “bright lights” in my life today. People, events, learnings… all amplify my growth, my journey in these later years. None shines as bright as the “light”… joy I’ve received from my granddaughter, Payson. She’s beautiful, smart, feisty… maybe more so now as a teen. Full of energy. She spends most of it […]
I’m at Hartford’s Bradley Airport having just attended my 50th college reunion. A weekend full of faces known and unknown. “Who’s that?” … was a question I had to ask myself all weekend long. My class consisted of an incredibly accomplished, impressive group. Revealed in part by essays we all submitted prior to the event. […]
Jake …”Tee hee hee”… “Look, here comes Jake!” 10 year old girls in the hallway at Jackson Elementary. Giddy. Walking down the hallway? My grandson, Jake. Oblivious to the attention. Handsome, simply a beautiful child. Wide eyed little girls… well, just having fun admiring him for the moment. True story? Doesn’t matter if it’s true […]
Harvard came out with a 72yr study recently. “1 Secret to a Fulfilling Life ” What did they conclude? The secret?… Love. 72 years, one word, love. Hmmm, how bout that. Further, “Good relationships keep us healthier, happier.” If you’re fortunate to have on or two people, relationships in your life you can share all […]
Who am I? …We all go through phases, don’t we? The ups the downs. Those crucial decisions that define in many ways the path we choose for our lives. Marriage or significant other, career, avocations. The years after educating ourselves are dedicated to achieving things, paying the bills, success (defined in a number of ways). […]
I have a friend. Call her, “——-, my Belle (old Beatles tune) for the sake of anonymity. I sent this to her this morning. I learn, grow so from our friendship. She doesn’t know this is so. I’ve known ——- for 17yrs. Talk to her once every three. Maybe. The connection between us? Instant. inspiring. […]
The Boys… …my triplet 13 yr old grandsons in CT. Born a pound and a half each at birth. In the hospital for months before coming home. They’re special. A loving father, a beautiful mom, my daughter. The early days revealed that one, Willy, was not quite right… autistic. Sadness?… of course. The reality? He’s […]