Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Fake vs. Real

Can you name some of the fake items

you might come across in one day . . .

Here are a few:

Fake crab meat

Fake fur

Fake flowers

Fake bells

Fake smiles

Are the above good or bad in your opinion?

Marie Osmond recorded the song "Paper Roses"

numerous times. It became a hit for her.

Some people prefer the convenience of  flowers

made from paper or plastic.  

Let's take the question of bells, fake bells.

Are they good for anything if they do not carry sound?

Walt Disney donated bells to the Chrystal Cathedral

(now Christ Cathedral) and the bells are soundless plastic.

It's good to test yourself on little things, so when the big

questions arise, you will appreciate the challenge.

                     

     Silent Bells

Tuesday, May 13th 2014

Music

"Music is a part of being human, and there
is no human culture in which it is not highly
developed and esteemed." -- Oliver Sacks

Are you into music? Do you play an instrument?

Do you listen to old records, or a particular radio

station, or your IPOD?

MUSICOPHILIA by Oliver Sacks  is a fascinating

study of humans and their relationship to music.

"Music becomes companion," says Sacks "and a

communication between souls."

When you're feeling a bit down or sad, find a music 

companion from your youth or childhood and just listen.

You'll be singing before the song is over. . .

Monday, May 12th, 2014

Education 

"Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life."
                                                          -Pope Francis
                                                            Tweet 3-1-14

Imagine if you lived in a part of the world where you were prevented

from obtaining an education--that world exists for some (especially girls)

today. 

Do you complain about homework?

Is your teacher too demanding?

Do you want vacation now?

Today, thank those who put their whole heart into educating you, 

who insist that you give more to your work--which is learning.

 

They want to see you shine in all ways.

They want to see you happy in the working world.

They want to help you become the best person you can be.

          Girl Reading

Sunday, May 11, 2014

At The Close of Day

"Songs go to sleep at night." -Brian Wilson

When you go to bed at the end of the

day is it difficult for you to fall asleep?

Was there a pattern to your bed-time

ritual as a child? The glass of water? 

Just one more story. Please.

On this Mother's Day you might recall a

special song that lulled you into dreams.

Allow yourself to hum it tonight. Something

is going to happen. . . 

                                                                

                                                                   Sweet Dreams

Saturday, May 10th 2014

Thinking of Mothers

In May of 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed the 

Proclamation declaring Mother's Day as the second 

Sunday in May. For 100 years the tradition has continued.

On this eve of Mother's Day recall the many women who

have helped you along in your journey to become the 

person you are today . . . 

-who carried you in her womb and gave you life

-who chose you because she wanted you for her very own

-who taught you values and your ABC's

-who loved you more than she loved herself

-who guided you in difficult times

-who listened to you

-who cooked for you & fed you

-who told you every day, I love you

These may be qualities of only one person in your life--but it is more

likely in today's world that many mothers have come into your life

and loved you unconditionally.

Thank them in your heart--if not in person.

Friday May 9th 2014

In Any Language

An old Latin word.  Forgotten in today's world and yet we need

it more than ever. When was the last time you felt peace?

It is a gift and it was left to you. If you claim it and share it,

you can change the world.  Yes!

May 8th 2014

Of Memory 

"The long staircase of memory . . ."

                       - Cees Nooteboom

Have you ever compared memories with someone?

You know, you went to the same school, sang the

same songs -- maybe even loved the same person.

Then years later you compare notes and wonder

at the difference in your reverie. 

You're sure it happened a certain way and your 

friend says, "no" and goes on to describe it in 

what you feel is pure fiction.

You leave the story alone and claim your own

version because it has unified your life for so long

you can't give it up. 

Richard Rodriguez says we have no true home

but "The tablernacle of memory."  Alleluia!

Visiting Memories