Time Machines

Yesterday, I was blessed.   I hardly even check the paper mail anymore, mostly because it is no different from what the land line delivers; a bunch of unwanted junk that I didn’t ask for and now I have to dispose of.  It’s a rare day something worthy arrives, but yesterday was one of them.

It was nearly dark when I glanced out and saw the manila envelope peeping out of the box.  I wondered if I had forgotten that I ordered something from Amazon, an online jungle of temptation that I have to say I hike through now and again. 

 

The package was handwritten with way too much postage on it, I know about that, when I want someone to get something but I don’t want to head to the post office, I just stick  whatever stamps I have on it and send it off with the proverbial “Lick and a Prayer” .  

I recognized the print in a heartbeat and sat down to respect the moment.  I had to smile, as I mused over the collection of beach music from Pine Lake and Myrtle Beach days, and then the Memory Lane Play list from high school, college, and the supposedly “adult” years.       

 Inside was a note, “wanted to share with you, some of those tunes take me back to when my mama, brother, and I were living with my grandparents in the back and upstairs over the country store they ran out on #1 Hwy.  I can still her her playing her 45's on that old record player, Daddy was gone then, and I was five, "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles would play over...and over...and over.

What a gift of self, what a tender sharing.   Just the names of some of those songs tugged at my heart.  I didn’t have to hear them to feel that angst again.  

Suddenly, my evening wasn’t so quiet; instead, it was filled with music and emotion.  I was all ages and engaged in all things… it was an incredible voyage and a beautiful sharing. 

Thank you my friend. 

Floatin' your boat

There is more to this life than meets the eye. No matter where you are on your journey, you’ve had help getting there. We’ve all been floated a time or two. Lord knows, some days I’m the whale, and others…well, I’m pretty sure I’m lost at sea. I am grateful today for being lifted by friends and family, circumstance and the ever supportive force of “Miss Universe”. A simple card today, inspired by a whale of a friend. This one's for you Marianne

Choose Wisely

I have to tell you, there is nothing better than being in a safe place where you can let your hair down. Nobody creates that space better than a bunch of girlfriends. However it dawned on me while rehashing with a friend this morning that the designated driver is indeed the keeper of secrets. S(he)’s the one that has got to have your back in more ways than one. Keys to the car, keys to stories. Choose responsibly. Jus’ sayin.

Right all the time

This morning I woke up trying to put a few things in order. There were a couple of things on my mind and a few regrets I have been trying to put into perspective. I wish I could have had a do over, but what’s done is done and now, I must simply find a way to come to terms with it. I’ve been grappling with that. Then my heart spoke, out loud, as it usually does; “Your mistakes are nothing more than my lessons, what have you ever learned from being right all the time?”
Thank you Miss Universe!
Gradually, we learn to trust the wounds and the failures of life, which are much better teachers than our supposed successes. -Richard Rohr

Rulers

There are some folks that just seem to have a zillion rules. They've got their set rules and a few flexible rules, and then there are the rules for when other folks are around that invalidate the ones that are okay in private. The ones I hate most are the hidden rules, just waitin’ to be jerked out of their hiding places at the first sign of provocation. Lord some folks make life so complicated.

Self Improvement Plan for 2016

It is that time of year...the time when we all hope to better ourselves. I've thought and thought and have come up with the best plan to increase heart health, improve learning and working memory, heighten creativity and productivity while decreasing burnout and reducing stress on joints. So simple, something we can all do. The Nap.

Waiting With

I am constantly overwhelmed by the deep caring of those loving people in our life. I have come to understand that "standing by" is a graceful blessing. I know you are there and we feel your love and support. Doing is something we all relate to...however, never underestimate the incredible giving that comes through "waiting with". Love you all.