Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
I met Betty Pesek while working for a nonprofit in Chicago. Betty lived in a wealthy north shore suburb and possessed a graceful, quiet demeanor that shrouded a steely temperament and a deep resolve to make a difference with her life. She may have looked the part of a country club matron but inside she possessed the spirit of Jane Addams. In 1974 Betty … Continue reading My Friend Betty
Marsha and I are happy to announce that we’ve resolved our email issue and that if you wish to reply to a post you are free to do so with the knowledge we’ll get it. ???? This summer is the first time our ten-year-old granddaughters experienced three weeks away from their parents. When they first told me about this upcoming adventure they were exuberant. They … Continue reading Homesickness (by Marilyn)
“Human life, old and young, takes place between hope and remembrance. The young man sees all the gates to his desires open, and the old man remembers his hopes.” ~ Franz Grillparzer I heard it said as you grow older you will find you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. It can take many years to learn how to … Continue reading A Race Called Life
“He who dares loses his footing for a time. He who dares not, loses himself.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard Who hasn’t gotten lost in pursuit of a great love only to be found again in a different time and space? I once read under certain circumstances a person could love even a rattlesnake if it meant getting to exercise our love muscle. True enough. I even have the … Continue reading Falling In Love
In the spring of 1986, about twenty minutes into a flight from Seattle to Denver, the captain came on the intercom and abruptly announced he’d just received word there might be an explosive device on our plane. He told us we would be immediately returning to Seattle and he “hoped” to have us on the ground in 30 minutes. I remember an audible murmur ran … Continue reading A Song To Sing