As busy as it was, the crossover from spring to summer made for some good reading. The best of the bunch this quarter was A Great Country, which was no surprise based on my reactions to her previous novels. What books have you loved recently?
We were all just people there. June may be Pride Month, but pride and support are year-round.
Just after noon, I found myself being sworn in to a jury panel for the first time. For an expected 3 -4-day trial. We all groaned a little when we heard that.
The counselors and volunteers who work directly with the children do amazing and heartfelt things to help these children grieve and grow.
The first of the year brought a stack of new books to enjoy, along with anticipation of new releases. But how is it already April, and I've read those and more? Guess I have to wait until my birthday and Mother's Day for more. (Just kidding.)
Words. No trophy more significant; no weapon more powerful. Nothing with more capacity to change the world.
As my dear friend Sharon reminded me, “You don’t always realize you’re making memories when you are.”
The final quarter leading to Christmas and hopefully, a new stack of books, but several of these were real standouts for the year.
As 2023 draws to a close, I’m filled with deep contentment. For me, it’s not just “jolly holiday” happiness either. It’s more of a “what do I have not to be happy about?” feeling.
Why are hearing aids so different, seemingly a harbinger of old age? Truth: I’ve been wearing hearing aids for more than a month now.