Monthly Archives: February 2017

Almost every day, something happens that stops me dead in my tracks. A reality check. Something unexpected. Ranging in severity. Causing an about-face. And now, more than ever, external events are bombarding all of us from every direction. Reality checks – 24/7. I have experienced reality checks since I was two-years-old. At least, that isContinue reading “SAFE SPOTS 24/7”

Breaking News:  I have entered an International Photography Contest. I must choose ONE photo to submit. I need your help. Let me explain. The 133rd Carnival of Nice, one of the largest carnivals in the world and the highlight of the French Riviera in winter, takes place this year from the 11th of February untilContinue reading “I’m in! Les Alliances françaises’ International Photography Contest”

It all started with an Old-Fashioned 1940’s Oak School Desk-Chair-would never think of refinishing. At age five, I needed a Desk-Chair to conduct my “private business”. So, Mother and Daddy got a chair like this for me so I could go to work. They placed it in the hall because Mother would not allow itContinue reading “WORKING”

“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” ― William Faulkner That quote speaks to me. Maybe because Faulkner said it. Losing sight of the shore is scary. I read Facebook and feel guilty I’m not marching in the streets with a sign of some sort. MyContinue reading “SWIMMING TOWARD NEW HORIZONS”