When you know who you areOther people can enter and exit your lifeWithout it rocking your worldAs your foundation is solid and unshakeableBecause you have yourself.When you know who you areThe opinions and judgements of others matter far lessAnd people can speak words of criticism, unkindness and malice about youWithout it affecting how you feelContinue reading
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August Begins…
Yes, this is the month that Steve died and went away forever and ever. I have no words to describe how I still feel and I now live in Paris. Trying to cope. Just sit with that thought …. Best, Jay
Europe and August!
Do you go on a vacation in August? All of Europe goes somewhere else. I don’t! Another city. Another country. I am not going anywhere because I am still working on my memory of what happened in August of 2016 in Nice, France Steve died. Who? Steve Orlandella. My husband and the love of myContinue reading “Europe and August!”
Summertime
It’s summertime and don’t worry about your cares! Don’t leave anything for later. Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, people grow up. Later, people grow old. Later, life goes by. Later, you regret not doing something… When you had the chance. Life is a fleetingContinue reading “Summertime”
Once Upon a Time…
Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Janet. She was very cute and really smart! Everyone loved her and she loved them back but one day, she got tired of being so nice and she stopped! The End Wow! No cut and paste here. Isn’t it weird how you can experience situationsContinue reading “Once Upon a Time…”
Janet’s Story of “JESSE” in one sitting
This is what is on my mind…. Get some coffee. This is a good and long one but one I want to write while I can. In 2020, I had three brain strokes. And I am struggling to get better. I did not anticipate brain damage. But then, I did not anticipate moving to Nice,Continue reading “Janet’s Story of “JESSE” in one sitting”
Health Matters!
“In the last Quarter of Life” A lot of us are in the last quarter of life and I share without politics, religion, race cards. Just gentle thoughts: You know, time has a way of catching you off-guard about how quickly it travels. It feels like just yesterday that I was young and ready toContinue reading “Health Matters!”
My time on Earth
A young man asked his grandfather, “Grandpa, how did you live in the past without technology . . . without computers, without Internet connection, without TVs, without air conditioners, without cars, no cell phones?” Grandpa answered: “As your generation lives today . . . there are no prayers, there is no compassion, there is noContinue reading “My time on Earth”
Healing
Advice from María Sabina, Mexican healer and poet “Heal yourself with the light of the sun and the rays of the moon. With the sound of the river and the waterfall. With the swaying of the sea and the fluttering of birds. Heal yourself with mint, neem and eucalyptus. Sweeten with lavender, rosemary and chamomile.Continue reading “Healing”
Letting Go
Best, Jay
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