The Diamond Earrings

The Diamond Earrings “Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.” – Anon To be honest, when I first opened the box all those years ago and saw the diamond stud earrings, my first thought was, “Geez, they’re a little small.” Of course, I didn’t say that out loud to … Read more

The Gratitude Garden

The Gratitude Garden – Sometimes it Takes Noise to Appreciate Silence “Sometimes it takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence, and absence to value presence.” – Unknown Have I mentioned lately how incredibly grateful I am to have a quiet garden to putter in? Well, I am 🙂 If you are a reader … Read more

Let’s Lose the ‘Tude

Let’s Lose the ‘Tude “Privilege is being born on third base. Ignorant privilege is thinking you’re there because you hit a triple. Malicious privilege is complaining that those starving outside the ballpark aren’t waiting patiently enough.” – Glennon Doyle, “Untamed” Getting a little tired of the pandemic-induced piss-ass attitude? I am…both in myself and others. … Read more