A Tribute to a Special Woman, Revised, 2nd Edition............ 5/12/19

     Good evening, and Happy Mother's Day!

     A special thanks to all moms. Your work is unending.  Often your efforts are not appreci-ated.             

    Thank you for your role.  Your children are safe, and sane, be-

Life's Detour, And How..................... 5/8/19

    Bad news.

    I'm surprised. I'm not upset.  Maybe, that will happen later.

     It's been a lovely time for the past two months. Until now.  Years ago, I'd be
catastrophizing or depressed because of what happened Monday.

    That is not my response now.  I took my roadster to a major tire dealer. To have a tire replaced.

     When I got it back, the engine was destroyed.  Mysteries abound

Checking In With You ....................... 4/27/19

   Life is good, I have been relaxing, experiencing love from others and having great recent memories.

   I have a laptop once again, it was shipped to me last Thursday.  I des-troyed my last one by accident. I poured water on it. Fortu-

How Are You?

       Hello everyone, how are you?

       You haven't heard from me of late.  I've been resting.  Work drains much from me, physically, emotionally and mentally.

       I have been recharging.  Presently, I'm still wiped out, even though most wouldn't notice. I'm still friendly and pleasant when relating to others, genuinely smiling at all times.

       I am happy with life.  But I am worn out, fatigued.  Dealing with a

Me Again: A Thankful Innkeeper 1/12/19

      Hello everyone.  How are you?

      I will flesh out this post more, later.  First, I am spending time today, working on me.  For now, I'm making this a more robust year for this inn of positivity.

      I will submit more posts, like today, doing so soon, after submitting one recently.  The posts will arrive, even though work is ramping up.

     As the innkeeper, I am happy

Calmness During a Difficult Time--- Enjoying Life Despite Trying Circumstances.................... ..... 1/10/19

 

     I have a few minutes before seeing a client at 1:15 p.m.  What could be better than saying hello to you, visitors of this positive place in cyberspace.

     This is my first chance to welcome you into this new year.  Thank you, for keeping

Getting Real, In a Gentle Way.... 12/28/18

Sometimes we yield to emotional people. We
want to have empathy, but we also want to be

     true to our values. 

        Good afternoon!
     
        It is a few minutes before seeing a client.  I wish you a terrific New Year.  It's coming soon.

        I am reflecting upon my experience this past Tuesday, Christmas Day.  I spent it with family.  I received saddening news.

       My response was heartening,  revealing

My Favorite Christmas Story 12/24/18

Taken fromThe Christ Child, Illustrated
 by Miska and Maud Petersham 

     Merry Christmas.  That each guest of this inn has a lovely day, on the twenty-fifth of this month is my wish.  I will.

     What is Christmas?  Nope, it is not about gifts.  It is about one Gift.

     This holiday is about God's incarnation.  He took on human form.  This day declares His arrival two millennia ago.

      He dwelt among us, full of grace and truth.  (John 1:14) I know for many this is an outdated concept.

      What Christmas gift can I offer?  How about

The Man and The Birds---My Second Favorite Christmas Story.................... 12/21/18

       If you missed the previous season-related tale, my third favorite, you can find it here.  
      I wrote the follow-ing in 2011.  You may not be familiar with it. 
      Wishing you a peaceful and happy Christmas,                         The Innkeeper

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     Gather round the fireplace warming the inn.  We may be frazzled by the call of Madison Avenue.  QVC and the Home Shopping Network may be assaulting us with gifts options for loved ones.  Commercials from Kohl's,

My Third Favorite Christmas Story 12/19/18

WWII photo of the Ardennes Forest

       Good evening, one and all. I hope life is treating you well. For many, this is a frantic, mater-ialistic season.       
             
         Needn't be so.  In the inn, we're having a countdown for the biggest day of this month.  For