It often happens that our animal friends bring us light during dark moment, laughter in sorrow, and strength in times of weakness.
Category: Waxing Philosophical
Practice Random Kindness
Random acts of kindness still happen. They are out there. Though the norm has changed, and acts of cruelty, racism, and intolerance are rampant, the kindness in the human heart is still there. At least with some (and I want to say many, maybe even most, though the other kind are louder and get top billing in the press) humans.
Welcome, Autumn
Autumn is without a doubt my favorite season. It is the time of year when the world begins to grow quiet, life settles down, and the Earth prepares for sleep. The birds are migrating south, squirrels and chipmunks are gathering their stores for the winter, and the animals that hibernate are gorging themselves to put…
You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
Well, after two and a half years of dodging it, despite family members working daily with the public, COVID-19 has caught up with me. With a vengeance. I say that not because I’m terribly ill, but because three out of four of our household members have all come down with it at once. The only…
It’s That Time Of Year Again
…the speed with which the years pass grows more and more daunting as I age. Now well into my 7th decade, it seems like I’ve just finished putting the Christmas decorations away, and I’m having to think about getting them out again. I can remember the youthful days when a year actually felt like a year.
Dear Mom
We all need a big hug right now, Mom, but we’re not allowed to hug each other.
I guess we have to rely on hugs from Heaven.
I could use one right about now.
Gayle Nastasi 