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A Puppy Reunion
Sometimes an opportunity presents itself, and you know you have to act. December of 2015 I heard about a mama and her seven puppies who needed a foster home. Not having much experience with dogs made me think it would be easy to take them in. How difficult could it be? Ha-ha! I had a crash course in caring for pups. It was a lot of work! Thank goodness, I took on the challenge. Those pups have filled my life with love.
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Blueberry Buckle: It’s What’s For Breakfast
I heard his cries right on time, 6:30 am. when my sweet Smudge greets the day. We have had the same morning routine for months. Smudge, Roscoe, the cats and I sit on my lanai and listen to the birds sing while the sun rises. Usually, it’s all I need to begin my day filled with a sense of peace. One morning, I heard Smudge’s calls and felt it. Frustration. I woke with thoughts of all I hadn’t accomplished. I wanted to go back to sleep. Before my feet hit the floor, my mind filled with darkness. Then came the guilt which spoke to me of how blessed my life…
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May 7 – One Act of Kindness Day
Whenever I cross the Cape Coral Bridge connecting Ft. Myers to Cape Coral I’m reminded that I live in paradise. I look out across the beautiful blue water scattered with boats. Above me, billowy clouds drift across a bright sky. The view reminds me to breathe, to see the beauty that surrounds me. I remember when I first moved here from Los Angeles. Everyone told me to avoid the bridge during rush hour; I’d have to sit and wait for fifteen minutes. I laughed. Cape Coral traffic had nothing on L.A. Who wouldn’t want to sit and stare at the Caloosahatchee especially during sunset?
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UNFORGIVEN
I remember standing outside the cafeteria waiting for the bell to ring. Someone handed me a piece of paper folded into a square. It read, Will you go with me? Circle one Yes or No. I was surprised. No one had mentioned that my 6th-grade classmate, Harry, liked me which was unusual for our small town middle school. I wondered, why me? I eventually circled yes and returned the note. I really didn’t like Harry as a boyfriend, but I think it was a combination of feeling as though he was a nice boy, cute, and I didn’t want to hurt his feelings. I was flattered. Our 6th-grade romance consisted of…
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How An Act Of Betrayal Led Me To Kindness
The past sixteen months have been the most challenging for me since 2003 when my children were in the car accident that changed our lives. I’ve felt as though I’ve been trapped in the eye of a hurricane afraid to venture out for fear of the chaos that will ensue. If I stay safe in the quiet a little longer, maybe I’ll figure out which path to follow, have the courage to brave the storm, and begin a new journey. The job I considered most important, being a mom, has slowed to a snail’s pace leaving me wondering what’s next. The future I thought we had here in Cape Coral…
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Our Scars Don’t Define Us, They Empower Us
My sunglasses are essential. I keep better track of them than my cell phone. I have a pair I wear daily and a backup pair I keep in my car. If you come to Florida, you’ll find sunglasses for sale everywhere. They’re a necessity. Our light is bright! They have glasses that’ll make everything look yellow, pink, or so dark you’ll end up squinting from lack of light.
