“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” A.A. Milne, "Winnie-the-Pooh" Today's post was -- in my late-night, writerly thoughts -- originally titled "Cloud of Witnesses." Then, a friend introduced me to the above phrase. "Observant Jews give thanks every morning for a… Continue reading Finely balanced network
Author: JOY journal
After a long career writing for local newspapers — and, on rare occasions, for publications such as The Washington Post — Nora is enjoying a second-wind season of employment that includes blogging and writing projects of special interest. She lives in Appalachia with her husband and a dog named Finn.
Silver slippers
“Most people don't grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honor their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is aging.” Maya Angelou, American poet Growing up is on my mind these days. Our oldest daughter is in one of those times of transition. Not a full-blown… Continue reading Silver slippers
Plotting in the rain
“What's a rainy day without some delicious coffee-flavoured loneliness?” Sanober Khan, Mumbai poet "Nora! Are you planting already?" I jerked upright, caught dirty handed in my own front yard. The question came from the venerable lady who once owned our house and whose shoes as a gardener I will never fill. (To this day, people… Continue reading Plotting in the rain
Mars and Venus in the kitchen
“ 'A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.' I really hate this expression. I bet fish would totally want bicycles.” author Meg Cabot, "Princess on the Brink" I can't quite remember the British cartoonist's name, but I am still smiling over a single-panel I saw a few years ago. "Mars and… Continue reading Mars and Venus in the kitchen
Rocking life day by day
“Your consistency says a lot about your commitment.” Rasheed Ogunlaru, British business coach While a new look or partner can get many a celebrity attention, the women who are really rocking the world are all about consistency. Look at Tammie Jo Shults. When the Southwest Airlines jet she was piloting went bad in multiple ways… Continue reading Rocking life day by day
