The post office has been the focus of a lot of media attention lately. Much of it is prompted by the financial uncertainly that the USPS finds itself in during this coronavirus pandemic. At present, there are more questions than answers. Still, postal workers continue to give “essential service” during this crisis. On […]
In difficult times…write a letter
Today I found this post from Midwives of the Soul with this amazing photograph of Tasha Tudor. Like a boat lost in the fog and confusion of these difficult times, some Grandmother wisdom gently guides us like our North Star. My grandmother once gave me a tip: In difficult times, you move forward in small steps. […]
Letters to the Dead
“It gets very lonely sometimes. No one talks to me anymore.” – Andy As many of you know, my youngest sister died early this year of a drug overdose. Andy, short for Andrea, was my favorite family member. She was quite skilled at telling you what she felt you wanted to hear. Andy was […]
Another Enthusiastic Letter Writer
A few days ago, a friend emailed an alert- fellow speaking about letter-writing on PBS. Must see it! Willie Perdomo, poet, author, teacher, and passionate letter writer gives the most eloquent ode to the handwritten letter. This is a 3 minute inspiration, you’ll want to watch and listen to many times. Willie explains that writing […]
Yes, Yes, Yes…
Indulge me. Take a deep breath in, and exhale. It’s 2019. Time to take stock and reflect, set goals, make resolutions. Four days in, I’m still knotted up in details for improving myself. Yes, I’d like a full makeover, but realistically, let’s be kind. So, I’m reminded of a quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn, the father of […]
Summertime is for postcards
“I still think that to receive a postcard in your mailbox is happiness.” Margaretta Magnusson Postcards are synonymous with Summer and fun. Friends and family leave for vacation. You wave goodbye and hear yourself say, “Send me a postcard.” Hopefully, they will. One way to be sure to get one is by signing up with […]
Earth Day 2018
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” -Thich Nhat Hanh Earth Day invites us to consider how we each individually relate to our Home Planet. How do we kiss the Earth we walk on? Do we recycle, repair, and reuse our possessions? All relationships involve a give and a take. How […]
Mister Rogers’ Gets His Stamp!
On March 23rd, the USPS will celebrate a new stamp featuring the smiling face of Mr. Fred Rogers. Now that’s something to look forward to! Joanne Rogers, Mr. Rogers’s wife, said in an interview that…” her husband would have approved of his appearance on a postage stamp because of the personal outreach that a handwritten […]
Truth to Power
I have hesitated to write a political post, but it is apparent that the media is minimizing Bernie Sanders’ campaign. The Republican front runner (whose name I won’t mention) gets far too much attention. Hillary gets the Democratic media establishment huzzahs….And then there’s the “Bernie Blackout.” Without big money backing and with a message of […]
The Wisdom of Slow
August 10, 2014 Do you ever try to do it all? ” Try” is the keyword, it implies failure, or that the goal is unattainable. Well, I confess, “I try, and try harder,” meaning I go faster, and still I frustrate myself with what’s left undone. Going faster creates the illusion that I have more […]