PONDERINGS – Page 4

My Favorite Season

I Love Christmas because everyone is happy !!!!!!

JOY

I feel joy when I hear from my children or grandchildren or my longtime friends. And Hugo and several others!!!! Best, Jay

I owe myself an apology—for having tolerated something I never deserved.I’ve spent a large part of my life trying to be kind,even when most people didn’t deserve it.I forgave too quickly.I understood too deeply.I gave second chances (and third, and fourth),because I believed in the goodness of others. But lately, I’ve realized how exhausting—and painful—itContinue reading “Apologies”

I wouldn’t change anything because I’m just fine as I am

My Favorite Things to Wear

Large sweat shirts and pants

Finding Balance: of surgeries and Life

October 21, I had carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist/hand. The pain attacked me out of the blue in early September right after I moved apartments… Finding Balance: of surgeries and Life

Irish Tea

“In Ireland, you go to someone’s house, and she asks you if you want a cup of tea. You say no, thank you, you’re really just fine. She asks if you’re sure. You say of course you’re sure, really, you don’t need a thing. Except they pronounce it ting. You don’t need a ting. Well,Continue reading “Irish Tea”

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

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”

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