Have you ever seen the movie, War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise? While it may seem extreme, I feel like I am a character (somewhat reminiscent of my former self) in one of the many scenes of the movie where everything is dust or ash covered, including aspects of myself. The question is, will …
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”Down With the Bad, Up With the Good”
It's been twenty-one weeks today. Twenty-one. Whole. Weeks. Typically, when a person refers to time in something other than the obvious measure, such as weeks versus months in my case, one can deduce that there must be a specific reason for doing so. In my lifetime, I've often used such a comparison of time when …
Farewell Dad
I know your strength is fading, I wish it wasn't so, I wish we had more time, Before you have to go. The road hasn't always been easy, Life has had its ups and downs, But one thing has never changed, And that is that you are my dad. I'm trying to find …
45 Years of Wisdom Speaking, If You’d Care to Listen In…
I am in my 45th year of experience here in this world of ours and I'd like to think that I know a little something about something. Well, sometimes, anyway;-). There are moments in time when I will admit that it is hard to believe that me, little Sue of the family (the youngest and …
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What If I Could Have Made a Small Difference and Chose Not To?
Life can be complicated no matter who you are--age, gender, race, culture, religion, geographical location, etc. In fact, you can't expect to go through this world of ours without your fair share of challenges in amongst those moments of clarity and elation; the ones we all aspire to achieve, hopefully more than once or twice. …
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Calling Hawaii Home?
On our last day here in Maui, we contemplate just what it is exactly about Hawaii that draws us in so closely each and every time that we come to visit. I mean, obviously the islands have an allure that most people adore, and I, personally, have not ever heard anyone complain about their stay, …
Working Days Are Near
Our days are numbered, The end is coming near, We try to brace ourselves, The remaining time we hold dear, I wish we could stay forever, But, it turns out that we can't, The reality within arm's reach, A wish that cannot be grant, The memories will last forever, The pictures say it all, …
Don’t
Don't Recite someone else's story or the one that you think others want you to....create your own! That's why it's called YOUR life. No apologies and no explanations needed. EVER!
The First…
The first.... sighting, cry, smell, touch, suckling, cuddle, smile, grasp, laugh, coo, tooth, bite, word, step, birthday. Savor it all and the gift of each year after.
Cat Nap
Out of Moxie for the day....