Tag: hope
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Hobgoblins of the Mind
April 5, 2025 “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen, and philosophers and divines. With consistency, a great soul has simply nothing to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self-Reliance” 1841 As we grow older, we get set into our patterns of life. Consistency can help direct us through the variations…
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An American Flag
March 18, 2025 The Flag of America “Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all –Emily Dickenson For so many years of my life, I held my hand to my heart and pledged allegiance to the flag of the…
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Moral Compass ~ February 7, 2025
With all the crazy news that has been circulating on different media platforms lately, it is hard to keep one’s head on straight. With so many different views, ideas and beliefs, it can be challenging to wade through the quagmire to find one’s way to what is the truth. How can we be sure of…
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Problem Solvers Needed
January 24, 2025 Calling all parents, teachers, gardeners, writers, cooks, children, friends and all other lovers of humanity. Come gather ‘round peopleWherever you roamAnd admit that the watersAround you have grownAnd accept it that soonYou’ll be drenched to the boneIf your time to you is worth savingAnd you better start swimmingOr you’ll sink like a…
