“I got the music in me” I do love music of all sorts, and though I have little talent in that area, it has long been a source of great pleasure.  Early memories are of my grandpa singing as he worked in the garden. Because of him I learned the words to so many songs-gospel … Continue reading Music Memories →

We all have expectations of people from our partners, to our family members, to our friends…even to our casual acquaintances. These expectations stem from our values and belief systems, which ultimately are a product of our experience, culture and upbringing. Often, too, what we expect of people is tied to our sense of worth and … Continue reading Examining Expectations →

To quote our grandson Reid when he was getting restless and bored watching a baseball game, “I just can’t do nothing!” I feel your pain, Reid. I have trouble just relaxing and doing nothing. I blame my mother, which is what all healthy adults do. She brought me up to ‘accomplish something every day’, and … Continue reading I Just Can’t Do Nothing! →

Sitting here in my Nashville AirB&B, I have been thinking about travel. It is truly one of the joys in my life. I learned to appreciate travel as a child. Certainly, I was not a natural; apparently, when I was little I would voice my concerns. “We are going to get losted,” I would lament … Continue reading On the Road Again →