Just a thought… Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love and loyalty. They depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog; it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs your heart is very big. [Erica Jong] Hello! I should wait until Monday to
Just a thought… Conscience is the dog that can’t bite, but never stops barking. [Proverb] First of all, thanks for your supportive comments about the new Elder Wisdom podcast we’re embarking on. This could be one of several different projects Rob and I are being considered for and, really, what an unexpected turn of events
Just a thought… The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. [Andy Rooney] “Tell me a story.” Those four words, whether I said them to Rob at night long after he was ready to go to sleep (in the years when he could hear me) or were in my
Just a thought… I do not believe anyone can be perfectly well, who has a brain and a heart. [Henry Wadsworth Longfellow] “How are you? I mean, really, how are you?” Do you have anyone in your life who asks you that? Because today I’m asking and have a good reason for it – and
Just a thought… The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. [Socrates] There are places where you expect to see tears. Churches, for example. Hospitals, hospices and airports are another. But a skating rink? You’ve met me, right? Since our grandson and