As I stepped onto the subway train there wasn’t a visible seat but if the two men sitting there had moved slightly further apart there was room for one more. I didn’t bother asking them to move. I was only going two stops and the cool air in the subway…
Read moreMy friend’s comment to my FB post read “Wow, you saw the Rosetta Stone.” Her response made me chuckle as I remembered as a child learning about this key to deciphering hieroglyphics. The Rosetta Stone contains the same decree written in three languages – Ancient Greek, hieroglyphics and ancient Egyptian…
Read moreRecently at the funeral service for my friend Ed, his brother shared the following thoughts (paraphrased to the best of my memory): “During the Civil War, there were flag bearers who carried the flag of their regiment to help encourage and direct the soldiers. As the men fought they would…
Read moreThe plan had been to move into our new home after the birth of our first child but alas the baby was late and our lease was up. As I stood at the sink that first evening, I felt water at my feet. Did my water break? Looking down I…
Read moreThis time of year in my part of the world (New York ) the trees can be seen easier than the forest. I know the expression is “not seeing the forest for the trees” but for me it is currently seeing the trees and not the forest. As I drive…
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