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Lunch conversation between Alexandra (age 2) and her mom, about her cousin Molly (age 4). Alexandra – “Molly not here…. I love Molly” Mom – “I love Molly too!” Alexandra – “NO! Molly my friend”. Sometimes it’s hard to share.
It was 8 a.m. on a chilly foggy Saturday morning, and I was headed to the grocery store. In my rear-view mirror I saw a black SUV coming up fast, weaving in and out of the cars on the road, no turn signals, and clearly no interest in the speed limit.
There are many ways to start a new year. Maybe you make a resolution? If you do, I suggest that you consider “ownership” as your resolution. I don’t mean the material type of ownership. I’m referring to the ownership that equates to responsibility.
I think the way I feel is much like a deflated balloon. Not long ago I was full of energy, excitement, and anticipation. As crazy as the holidays can be I bounced and bobbed around getting things done, flitting from here to there and back again.
Ever known a person who just had to have the final word? Even if what they were saying made no sense. I thought maybe you did. Those same people are often the ones who have their minds made up before the conversation even starts.
I heard on the radio as I drove to work that the Time Magazine “Person of the Year” had been announced. Having seen the list under consideration the day before I was anxious to see their decision. On my computer I saw where “The Guardians” had been selected. I felt pure joy.
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