it isn’t always pretty
What’s Your Relationship With Money?
do you have an abundance or scarcity mentality?
do you have an abundance or scarcity mentality?
Bold and Outrageous Love
in these troubled times, perhaps it is all we have
in these troubled times, perhaps it is all we have
Can You Feel It? (Come and Heal US)
A Song for the Soul of America
A Song for the Soul of America
Believe
from a new fan of Ted Lasso
I came late to the Ted Lasso fan club. Jason Sudeikis is the star of the show, that aired for three seasons (2020-2023) and was recommended by so many people who told me that the energy with which it is infused was so ‘me’. I hadn’t gotten around to it, until this past week when…
All the Feelz
a review of Inside Out 2
a review of Inside Out 2
Motivation Is What Gets You Started
habit is what keeps you going
habit is what keeps you going
Don’t Be Daunted By the Enormity of the World’s Grief
Wisdom from the Talmud
The world is in turmoil, with maelstrom waters threatening to engulf us. Hatred, division, chaos and violence are daily occurrences. The 24 hour news cycle is awash with stories that clamor for our intention. It can be tempting to look away and live in denial. We don’t have that luxury. It can feel overwhelming, particularly…
Post Father’s Day Tribute
My father was a truly good soul
Over the years, I have written about my dad, Morris (a.k.a. Moish or Moe) a lot, for one major reason. He has been a tremendously positive influence on my life. There are many I know who can’t claim that about their fathers, so I feel like I hit the jackpot. Born of immigrant parents (Rebecca…
A Decade of Major Life Changes Following a Heart Attack
Celebrating my 10th cardiaversary
June 12th 2014, was a day that brought a dramatic twist to my life story. When I read journal entries, articles and social media posts from that time 10 years ago, and compare my life before and after a heart attack, I am amazed at the metamorphosis that has taken place. An entry from…
Life Happens
a mixed bag of experiences
a mixed bag of experiences
Am I Living in an Alternate Reality?
Whose life is it anyway?
As I am approaching my 10th cardiaversary on June 12th, I had a bizarre thought. I had just read a friend’s post that said when he was young, his beloved grandmother died at 55 of a sudden heart attack. That’s how old I was when I had the cardiac event from a fully occluded LAD…
The Stars and Stripes Weaponized
The Supreme Court is losing credibility with Americans
Recently, the symbol of our country was distorted and disrespected by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as it was hung upside down in his front yard. According to U.S. code for the flag, the flag should never be displayed upside down “except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life…
Why Do We Feel Such a Connection With Characters on Television?
art imitating life
art imitating life
A Trip Down Memory Lane
I saw Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and I was enthralled
I saw Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and I was enthralled
There Is Good Worth Working For
A spiritually eclectic peacemaker is facing a moral dilemma
A spiritually eclectic peacemaker is facing a moral dilemma