Category Archives: Peace of Mind

Our Shared Lifeboat

To read today’s post in its optimal format, please go to the Just A Thought website. Please click here. I recently came upon this headline in the Seattle Times: “It’s Breathtaking: Entitled Behavior on Flights is Getting Worse” It went on to say….. “There’s a societal trend toward selfishness; it’s ‘me-first’ and ‘me-only,’ says Lori Freemire, a Denver-based flight attendant. ‘There’s little regard for the gate … Continue reading Our Shared Lifeboat »

Prisoner of Hope (by Eileen)

Recently we attended an inspiring and interesting event at the Carter Center with former Irish President Mary Robinson, and saw a documentary about her life. After being the first female president of Ireland and ushering in a spectacular transformation of rights in that country, she became UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and later participated in and chaired “The Elders,” an illustrious group of world … Continue reading Prisoner of Hope (by Eileen) »

Charlie Brown Christmas 2024

As is our custom during the holiday season we reprise our Charlie Brown post for you. So wherever you are and whatever you’ve planned: may your hearts be strong, and may your souls be in perfect peace. Remember our thoughts are with you. Marsha & Pat *** “Always winter but never Christmas.”  ~ C.S. Lewis  “I’m in sad shape, Lucy. My trouble is Christmas. I … Continue reading Charlie Brown Christmas 2024 »

The Great Crevasse

To hear the music in today’s post, please go to the Just A Thought website.  PLEASE CLICK HERE In life, sometimes, we tumble into a crevasse, deep enough, dark enough, dangerous enough, to reorder our priorities and change how we live the rest of our lives. My tumble taught me three things about crevasses: They’re almost impossible to avoid, They’re terrifyingly consuming, They’re virtually impossible … Continue reading The Great Crevasse »