Mail is not what it used to be. Walking to the mailbox is becoming extinct. The option to go paperless has become quite popular, (when I think of paperless, why do I think of topless)? Opening the power bill, late fee notices, or my favorite, “air-duct cleaning” coupons, hardly warrant a desire to rush to the mailbox. Receiving …
Occasionally I’m asked, “Holly why do you do write this stuff”? My answer is usually the same…”I really don’t know”. So lately, I have been giving thought to the question. After giving thought, (and it wasn’t a passing thought, I really thought about it), my answer is still the same….”I really don’t know”. It’s my …
As I write this post this morning, I can’t help but laugh to myself. (or at myself) My oldest son is probably one of the funniest people I know. It’s hard not to smile or laugh when he is around. Occasionally he is quiet, and when he is, I tend to have a concern. On June …
Last night I was escorted to an intimate private dining room at the Ritz-Carlton. It was nothing compared to where I choked on meals only a year ago, Alderson Federal Prison Camp. This skilled group of 10 adults were invited to discuss the idea of “making meaning”. The setting was “executive-elegant”. The acoustics were accordingly designed to minimize echoes which eliminated …
Many of us share stories about our life experiences and comical memories. Today, I found myself reflecting on ladies I met while in prison. During those scorching hot, muggy days of summer we would congregate in the air conditioned library… We refered to the library as “Club Library” or “Club” for short. We had …
During yesterday’s “walking meeting” I mentioned to my friend I had been invited to speak to a group of Veteran’s. My friend suggested I speak about Memorial Day… I yawned, then I remembered. A special high school classmate of mine, surprised me the day of my hearing. I wasn’t expecting Suzie to be there, she was there… integrity speaks …
