I mentioned that one of my New Year’s resolutions is to speak up. The Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King’s youngest daughter, reminds me that speaking up isn’t enough. Quoting MLK isn’t enough. We need to change our ways. We need to act to make this country a better place. MLK challenged us “to change […]
Speak up–and do something
by resolutewoman on January 19, 2023 in celebrations, change, Uncategorized
Speak up
by resolutewoman on January 12, 2023 in celebrations, change, character, Uncategorized
Don’t be quiet. Speak up. I’m going to let people know what I think. That’s my resolution #6. Amanda Gorman says, “Girls have spent so much of their lives being told to be seen and not heard.” –Joy
Pleasant and peaceful
by resolutewoman on December 24, 2022 in celebrations, happiness, holidays, peace
Merry Christmas! May you experience many pleasant and peaceful moments today and tomorrow.
Still and quiet
by resolutewoman on December 22, 2022 in celebrations, holidays, peace
I am trying to find moments when I can be still—and quiet—during this holiday season. As poet Terrance Hayes says, we need to take time to experience. It’s “not what you see, but what you perceive…not the noise, but its rhythm.” –Joy
Wonderful, but not perfect
by resolutewoman on December 20, 2022 in advice, celebrations, happiness
Families are never perfect. Holidays are never perfect. The world is not perfect. This holiday season, I am going to enjoy my wonderful, but not perfect, family, and I am going to have a wonderful, but not perfect, holiday. –Joy
Thanksgiving is over
by resolutewoman on November 26, 2022 in celebrations, holidays, peace
I’m stuffed with turkey and mashed potatoes and pecan pie. My son Jay and his wife Rachel are heading back to their home in Tulsa. Thanksgiving is over! It’s time to prepare for Christmas. I am going to try to prepare—intentionally—for a season of peace. May you feel the peace of Christmas during the weeks […]
On to Thanksgiving
by resolutewoman on November 12, 2022 in advice, balance, celebrations, Uncategorized
The elections are over—or almost over–and I’m ready to move on to happy times. Let’s begin the holidays. At least, there are a few things we can agree on. As Nora Ephron once said, “The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we can agree so vehemently about?” –Joy
My favorite day
by resolutewoman on August 6, 2022 in celebrations, happiness, thankfulness, Uncategorized
It is true. No matter what happens, I must enjoy today. Today is a good day—today—and every day. “What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. –Joy
My Texas peach
by resolutewoman on June 16, 2022 in celebrations, food, happiness, Uncategorized
It’s summer in Texas, and we’re all complaining about the weather. However, this morning I ate yogurt with a delicious Texas peach. It was a splendid meal! I agree with Arlene Francis, “Life is the best party I’ve ever been invited to.” –Joy
Wonderful, not perfect
by resolutewoman on December 16, 2021 in celebrations, families, holidays
“I want this Christmas to be perfect,” I told my husband this morning. Last year, Jerry and I spent Christmas with just the two of us. This year, our two children with be home—and each will bring a spouse for the first time. “It won’t be perfect,” Jerry told me, laughing. “But, it will be […]
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