Introducing Yin and Yang – complementary opposites that interact within a greater whole – parts of a dynamic system.
If I met a tomato anywhere, I would just accept it as it is – a tomato. If my husband met a tomato anywhere, he would classify it: Category: Tomato Use: Garnish for a sandwich Alternate Use: […]
About Felicity
Felicity was a pure-bred Burmese. The Burmese is a breed of domestic cat that originated in Burma. In 2014 on a visit that took us to Southeast Asia, we visited Myanmar. On the tour we visited a temple where I snapped this photo of a Burmese Cat, in Burma which is now Myanmar. I brought […]
The Other Cat
Unlike the bold street cat with no home, this Other Cat was his complete opposite in every way. She did not find us – we selected and paid for her. She was not large and bold, rather petite for her breed and dainty. She was not aloof for she craved our company. This is all […]
Lessons Learned Through Time
Have you ever had a flashback to a long-ago experience in your life? Now, as an adult, you get to relive it with all of its emotion – be it excitement, happiness, or even terror. But this time it’s different. Now you are older and hopefully wiser. This time you are the […]
MOROCCAN MEMORIES, PART 3
Our route to Marrakech took us from Fez, over the Atlas Mountains to our stop at Hotel Chergui in Erfoud. The hotel was of stucco and built in a typical hotel layout. As we stood in the lobby to register, we were served refreshing mint tea, as is the custom. I looked around – taking […]
Solving a Mystery at Work
Did you think my work was at a desk or in classrooms, keeping an eye on students and teachers, and handling lots and lots of paperwork? That was not so; as you will see. # The Mystery of the Boy Who Would Not Speak The boy would not speak. He was referred to me – […]
LIVING WITH THE WORDS
What did you think of the Words to Live By? # “I am thankful . . . to be in my right place . . . doing my right work” How does this apply to you? When I first read this, it shocked me. It pushed me to consider work – and life – from […]
Words to Live By – Palabras Para Vivir
Life is filled with joy, challenges, and wonder; it helps to have a personal guide to help navigate the way. What have you found to give you inspiration, provide insight, and help you with the heavy tasks of life? # I had an accumulation of clippings, books, and supplies that had been untouched. They […]
More About Why I Write
Description: Introvert, but not really Although not a true introvert by definition, I am introspective and think things through by writing about them rather than talking about them. Because of this, I often don’t have a ready answer or opinion to offer in conversation with others. It takes me time alone to toss around ideas […]
El Cohete se Recupera, Part II
The family stretched to accommodate Ginger as a short-term guest; after all, she belonged to another family that missed her. Didn’t she? PART II As Mommy and Daddy alerted one and all about the “Found: Missing Dog”, adjustments were made for her comfort and care. She needed to eat – a bowl for food, a […]