Last year's gratitude series began with a reflection on an evening spent with some good friends. Last night, I was in their company again. It wasn't a quiet evening at home, but a busy night at work. Serena was in the kitchen making her delectable creations for patrons. Sonia was running the floor and making …
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Birthday Blessings
One more day until my birthday, well actually just a couple hours. I am sitting in my birthday dress after having gone out to dinner with Sonia, one of my best friends and a true blessing. There are times when I forget to count them. This week, they have been coming to me; making sure …
When you assume you make an…..
Donkey... out of you and me.. Please don't assume you know what is in my heart. Or in my political mind. Don't assume because I am an Unitarian Universalist that I vote a straight Democratic or that because I was raised in a Republican you know who I am going to vote for. I vote …
Jobs… And No I am Not A Workaholic…
My students asked me just how many jobs I have held. I answered honestly. I have no idea. So for them, myself and you dear readers, here is a list. Retail Clerk at a Fruit Market Child care worker Baker Tarot Card reader Hotel Clerk File Clerk Office Assistant Shelver Student Manager Student Project Manager …
Too Many Ideas
This month, I have challenged myself to write a blog post everyday until my birthday. I thought two days ago that it would be difficult; especially since I was so tired I could barely keep myself awake. Today, however, my mind was flooded with ideas. The deluge didn't stop even when I was in the …
Manic Monday Moody Monday
Every Monday brings its challenges. It is engrained in our culture this belief that Mondays are going to be tough days. Mondays are the days that we must bear with in order to survive the work week, but what if we don't want to just survive... what if we want to thrive.. I love …
Play Nice
It is late on a Friday night and I am living the dream; writing in my undies and enjoying an adult beverage. Heaven right? Okay, maybe not for you, but this fourth week of school has been pretty rough. The kids are finally getting into their routines, relationships between teachers and students are being squared …
Tomorrow
Tomorrow would have been my grandmother’s birthday. I am not sure how old she would have been ; you never asked Lucille Rose how old she was. She was a beautiful, stubborn woman who stressed the importance of manners and always saying thank you. It is also one of my nephew’s birthdays, but their day …
Laboring Away on Labor Day
Leaving my neighborhood this morning, I noticed something unusual for a Labor Day morning trash cans lining the curb. This just shouldn't be.. don't my neighbors know that the trash men don't come on holidays. But maybe this year, it is going to be different.. maybe they will come. Maybe America or at least Orlando's waste management company has …
Thanks Chef Ramsey….
Intense, assertive and talented, Chef Gordon Ramsey is one of the world's most famous chefs. As a devoted fan, I have watched every episode of Kitchen Nightmare's (both U.S. and UK versions), the F-Word and Master Chef as soon as they are available on-line. He has inspired millions of people to go back into the …
Lucinda Rose 