I wrote recently about Joy. Where I was finding it these days and how it permeates this holiday season. Well, another thing that brings Joy to my life are friends who not only have a great sense of humor but more than the average ration of chutzpah to go along with it. My older daughter… Continue reading Ode to Joy
Joy. What a perfectly delightful word. Isn’t it? It just sounds like what it is…happy, optimistic, more happy…so nice rolling off of your tongue. It can even be a good name for a person, despite the fact that you don’t really hear it very often. I guess the problem is that this name comes with… Continue reading J to the OY
The pencils, pens and notebooks have been tucked into newly cleaned backpacks. We are officially back to making lunches (*note Groan heard ’round the neighborhood*), a new schedule has been set and we are off! The school year has begun. In my head, I’m hearing the bell of the Kentucky Derby and the announcer screaming… Continue reading End with a Beginning
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” -John Keats Joy. Such a tiny word. But packs such a wonderful punch. Hopefully, we have all enjoyed moments of joy that stay with us forever and power us through those less-than-joyous moments. They virtually take on a life of their own, these joyous interludes. Funny thing… Continue reading Ode To Joy
Carpe Diem Joy Bliss Watch a child on his or her birthday and you see these amazing things in action. Eh-hem, we adults have much to learn. We gnash our teeth and refuse to say our age. We fret over new gray hairs. We complain about slight but natural aches and pains that come with… Continue reading Lots to Learn
“Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels.”-Faith Whittlesey Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing joy. Pure joy in action. We were at an awards ceremony and were under the impression that our daughter would be getting a first place award for a science project that… Continue reading Bottle It Up
