random reflections – Page 17

Music as an escape

This morning I watched a film that was shared in a Facebook group which I was invited to join. The group was formed recently because of our local school district’s plan to axe the elementary and middle school music programs because of money problems. I won’t go into the details, or even my opinion ofContinue reading “Music as an escape”

Hiding behind a mask

When life gets busy, journalling is the first activity to get put on the shelf. This probably should not be the case, but it happens. Yesterday Toffee and I were out for a mid-afternoon walk, and while heading home and gentleman in shorts stopped to look at Toffee. Usually I don’t let Toffee approachContinue reading “Hiding behind a mask”

Drunk Tanks

I was reading a news article about a man who died in police custody. They were discussing the future of drunk tanks. This got me thinking back to the time I was in a drunk tank. That was about 17 years ago, or so. One of my daughters wanted to change her surname back fromContinue reading “Drunk Tanks”

Tired

I’m tired. Not just physically exhausted, but mentally and emotionally tired. Toffee tries hard to keep me going…he gets me up between 4 and 5 every morning just to get a head start on the day. But I had 3 late nights in a row, either because of meetings or participating in webinars. A bigContinue reading “Tired”

Patience

Let me tell you about my first father-in-law. (yes I have been married more than once.) Skinny, the literal translation of his name, was a very spiritual man. Everywhere he went, every day of the year he would tell people about God’s love for us. He was kind and patient. His patience is what IContinue reading “Patience”

Reflections on Toffee

Toffee and I just returned from our morning walk. Normally we go out around 5 or 6, before others are out walking, but today I had too much to do. At a local fountain where people like to gather for coffee, lunch or chats, I noticed a man blowing me a kiss. My first reactionContinue reading “Reflections on Toffee”