THE STORIES AND GLORIES OF HUGGING A STRANGER A DAY … AND OTHER LIFE LESSONS
Ida Adams
Writer/Dreamer. Not of this world. Just passing through. Lover of All Creatures Great and Small. Unapologetic Christian.
HE’S A GENTLEMAN.
HE’S A GENTLEMAN.I grew up in a home where my brothers wouldn’t sit down to a meal before my mother was seated. They’d stand behind their chairs. Respectfully. The one nearest to her would pull out her chair and wait until she sat. My brothers would open car doors for...
WHY COULDN’T I LEAVE WELL ALONE.
WHY COULDN’T I LEAVE WELL ALONE.I’m Tired, Overwhelmed and Confused. What evil spirit prompted me to check my “likes” on May I Hug You.com. That website. My first born, the child of my heart, the one linked to Facebook. I gave that infant all my love. My attention. My...
SOAKING IT UP.
SOAKING IT UP.The spiritual part of our being never says “I can’t.” It simply soaks up everything around it. (Oswald Chambers) For a while now, I’ve been wondering whether there’s still a book lurking somewhere inside me. I believe in each of us there are stories....
LIST MAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE.
LIST MAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE.That would be me. I make a daily list of everything I should do. I’m proud of my list. Sort of. It sounds wonderful to be that organized. The down side? When I get to the end of the day and half of the items on my list are still there....
THE STAR CHILDREN AMONG US.
THE STAR CHILDREN AMONG US.I could also say Aliens, Angels and Grandchildren. Some time ago I watched a TV program on Aliens. This is an earth-shattering announcement. Grandma watching TV is a miracle. I never do. But there I was. Wine glass in hand, keeping Grandpa...
THOSE NEW YEARS’ RESOLUTIONS.
THOSE NEW YEARS’ RESOLUTIONS.I subscribe to a website called Quora. I indicate my interests and areas of “expertise,” then answer questions posed by other readers. I’m always flattered when a question comes my way that I feel I can answer. Often, it’s outside my...
ON THIS FINAL DAY OF 2018
ON THIS FINAL DAY OF 2018 The old year gasps and stutters and limps towards the finish line. I feel philosophical. “Calm and unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat or loss.” According to Merriam-Webster.” I firmly believe in signs and omens and dreams. Thus, I’ve...
Is this the sign I’ve been waiting for?
Is this the sign I've been waiting for? My computer died. On a Thursday evening. When I had a blog due on Friday. Now, I know there are hearty souls out there who write books on their phones. I'm not one of them. No Sirree. I want a decent keyboard and mouse and all...
WHEN HE COMES AGAIN
WHEN HE COMES AGAIN Christmas has come and gone. All that remains is to take down the ornaments and the tree. And put out trash bag after trash bag of wrapping and tinsel and rosettes and more. Gather together the gifts that will be returned. Or store to be...