Monthly Archives: June 2023

Today, June 19th, or Juneteenth marks the the day (June 19, 1865) when news of emancipation reached people in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy in Galveston, Texas. In commemoration, a lovely poem by Langston Hughes: Dream Variation Langston … Continue reading →

A lovely poem in celebration of Father’s Day. It reminds me of dipping my hand into the pocket of my father’s overcoat when I was a little girl and finding all sorts of treasures: My Father’s HatsMark Irwin Sunday mornings … Continue reading →

Writing demands energy – and lots of it! Here are a few simple ways to reduce fogginess and recharge your little gray cells: Switch off stress:  Exposure to bright lights – including the blue light of computer screens and cell … Continue reading →

From Can You Stand to Be Blessed? by the pastor T.D. Jakes: “I am told that Mozart, one of the great composers of all time, sat late at night writing what was to be a masterpiece of symphonic excellence. Hours … Continue reading →

Management expert Tom Peters is known for his contrarian view about change. He vigorously disagrees with other experts in his field who consider change to be an uphill, painstaking process. Instead, he believes that all change – even massive, life-altering … Continue reading →

“The great art of writing is knowing when to stop.” Josh Billings (1818-1885), Writer Knowing when to stop isn’t easy, is it? The more I write, the more I understand the profound truth of this single sentence: “The great art … Continue reading →

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”   Anne Frank What a gentle, joyful spirit shines through Anne’s words! Today, June 12, is her birthday. She was born in 1929, but … Continue reading →

In June Nora Perry “So sweet, so sweet the roses in their blowing,So sweet the daffodils, so fair to see;So blithe and gay the humming-bird a goingFrom flower to flower, a-hunting with the bee.”

Some playful puns to start your day with a smile. These come to us via my dear friend Rich, who is always sending me wonderful ideas: . A man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. . Dijon … Continue reading →

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”   Marcel Proust This quote always makes me think of my wonderful family and friends — and how blessed and … Continue reading →