New Book
So, I’m writing a new book; I’m calling it “Crackers and Nuts I’ve Slept With”. It’s all about Chees-Its, Ritz’, almonds…I know, quite cheesy!
“Older”
Tomorrow I turn, well, let’s just put it this way, “older”. I don’t mind turning “older” but I wished my kids would stop trying to catch up with me! You know you’re “older” when the music your kids grew up with has now joined your music on the oldies station….
The Landlady
I am the landlady of my thoughts. I can evict any random or on-purpose thought that, if left to breed, could cause the strangulation of a co-worker or at least, disturb my peace…
I know you believe you understand what you think I said. But I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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| — | Patrick Murray |
Note to Self
Life is not a competition; in fact, it would probably do me well to consider it a team effort…
Note to Self
I don’t want to be the silly old biddy that Paul was talking about. I want to be mellowly wise, kind and quietly helpful. I want to be content at every twist and turn. I want to be ever thoughtful; in other words, I want my thoughts to be productive; in still other words, I want to be a serious thinker. I want my speech to be refined and not coarse or sophomoric. But I do not want to come across stern. I want the light in my eyes to be that of intelligence and kindness.
New Thought
As I took my morning walk a little bit ago, I stumbled across a new thought, well, new to me anyway. What does God do with all those prayers I prayed when He and I were closer? Thinking about this, I realized He is still honoring those talks we had long ago…this explains a lot of things…such as why He is always whispering in my ear and showing up in my dreams…
Discipline…ugh!
Growing up in my late 40’s, discipline was still a bad word; however, I’ve come to realize it’s not such a bad word. In fact, I’ve learned that even just a little of it cuts down on a lot of stress. Then an FB friend posted this quote and I latched onto it.
“Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.”
Rabbi Abraham Heschel
Eggshells
I don’t want you to walk on eggshells around me and I refuse to do so around you! I will respect you. I will work on being in the moment when we are together. But don’t expect me to be intimidated by you or afraid to be myself with you. I look forward to our new eggshell-free relationship!
