Blog
Welcome to my blog where I write pieces about life that includes some of my experiences peppered with humor that will inspire and encourage you. This journey on earth can be difficult and crazy at times and we all need some inspiration to keep moving forward. Enjoy!
Gwen
The Sisterhood
One day Mom and Dad left the house to run some errands leaving my sister and I alone. Denise had been sick for a few days and mom thought having our only television in her room temporarily would keep her occupied while being sequestered. It was Saturday morning and...
ANGER
When I was in junior high, seventh grade, one day I decided I was going to be an angry, mean person. What possessed me to do this still eludes me today. I think back about that morning when I stood in front of my bedroom mirror, my hands on my hips and I said to...
The Blessing
I began watching a show that was made in Turkey. When they started talking in Turkish, I thought to myself, “Great. Subtitles.” But after the first episode I was hooked. In the series, the people are always giving blessings or asking to be blessed. This pricked...
Weeds in My Life
WEEDS! I hate pulling weeds! My parents and I live at the same address where they have their side and I mine. My mom manages the front yard and her side of the house while I’m supposed to take care of my side. I do mow the lawn weekly while Mom manages the...
Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak
My black lab is the best dog I have ever had. She has been with me for about twelve years. My four-legged hound showed up at the house lost and scared one day, most likely someone had discarded her on the side of the road. My son and I named her Samantha but we...
What Kind of a Life Would It Be If I Could Not Laugh at Myself!
As a home health nurse, I see patients not only in their homes but in assisted living facilities too. The other day I walked into a facility to see a patient. I obediently put on my mask and face shield. When I approached the front desk, my forehead was scanned to...