Happy end of July, dear Reader! Another month done in 2026 and the summer is winding down. Last weekend was a BIG birthday celebration for me, and it was delightful. A warm, but not too hot, sunny day, poolside with friends that have been in my life for over 65 years -- who could ask for anything more?!? Now, as I was sitting down to write this post, the stars and planets aligned and the topic of today came to me with ease and grace. As I was thinking about how much our lives

My dear reader, I must start with a confession. I sat at my desk for quite some time before finally starting to write this post. I tend to be a neat and organized person in my home; however, my desk often has little pieces of paper with quotes or random ideas scribbled on them. They are all potential topics, but what might have piqued my interest one day doesn't always inspire me on another. I pulled out a few of those pitches for a hopefully interesting essay and came up emp