Learning from others is a valuable gift. Every day creates a new learning experience when you take the time to listen to others and observe the world around you. Human beings thirst for information on almost every level; whenever we have an opportunity to learn from others, we should feel jubilant. In fact, learning from […]

Why do I use the phrase “Simply Be” in several of my stories? Have you ever wondered? Here is my story… I have a friend who is a young woman and our personalities are so similar. Darling, you might think we are mother and daughter because our personalities are almost identical. And, our thoughts and […]

How Gratitude Can Radically Improve Your Life I believe every day should be Gratitude Day (it’s an actual holiday that occurs each September.) Especially after the year 2020… we very much need gratitude in our lives. While the official nature of this holiday reminds us to reflect on all the wonderful aspects of our lives, […]

The Benefits of Being an Observant Woman Over 50+ I observe everything and every one with great detail. Darling, I began my study of observing in the first grade. I usually walked 11 blocks home from my elementary school, with my girlfriend, Sandy. On the few occasions I walked alone, I remember I observed nature […]

An unexpected circumstance can change one’s thinking, sometimes in a most surprising and uplifting “Aha!” manner. Who would have thought in a million years that a man I have never met could help me to make a personal and emotional decision that has been bothering me for quite some time! I will thank him if […]