5 golden years

my thoughts

  • hope: a two-edged sword (addendum #1)

    Hope believes in the eventual triumph of goodness. In the words of Alexander Pope, hope springs eternal in hearts, even in the face of adversity  (An Essay on Man). Hope is: – a feeling of expectation and desire for something beneficial to happen in the future; trusting in, waiting and looking for something or someone–…

  • a little breather

    Pausing to briefly review my posts thus far, I see a person could be overwhelmed, discouraged, or greatly saddened by what I have shared about my life. I want to reiterate, my intent is not to promulgate victimhood. In my other blog, I share my light-hearted approach to everyday living, (CJ’s World).   My hope…

  • accepting truth

    As Mother aged, her defenses gradually let down and she started sharing her hurtful deeds. “Your Father was a genius and I didn’t know how I was going to discipline you.” Mother solved this dilemma with repeated beatings, beginning from babyhood. One such example, often retold at family gatherings, complete with giggles from others, continued…