The Opinions of the Husband

The Opinions of the Husband

Legend has it that three days passed between when my mother’s father hung this trivet on the kitchen wall, next to the sink used multiple times each day, before my grandmother noticed it. When my grandmother passed, this was my request from their household, my...
Controlled Chaos

Controlled Chaos

My desk is like my mind – an interesting, colorful chaos prevails. I like it that way. My mind and desk are organized; I can find most things rapidly. I like it that way, too. Creative whirlwind types, like me, can compartmentalize. When combustible things...
Co-Variation Dance

Co-Variation Dance

I’ve long known that TIME and MONEY co-vary, but have recently detected a new element in the mix: ENERGY. The co-variance of these components can be drawn thus: My Constant reader friend, where are you on this graphic? Does it shift hour-to-hour, day-to-day? On...
Living Life as a Miracle: Purple Hearts

Living Life as a Miracle: Purple Hearts

A dozen purple hearts dance around my wrist alongside a sapphire as blue as my eyes, which not like the middle Eastern evil eye amulet, thank heaven. Amethyst beauties that wouldn’t bedazzle if it hadn’t been for a miracle, a coincidence of God. When...
No Doubt

No Doubt

KANSAS There it was in print, bold at the top of an ad. The name of one of our favorite rock bands, not the state. In concert in Cerritos. Though it was nearly an hour’s drive north east of our home, Larry and I were down. When we arrived at the concert hall, we...