When I was a teenager, I knew that in my future I wanted a loving husband and several children. I knew that much. I also wanted a career since I knew from watching my mother get her Ph.D. as I was growing up that having intellectual stimulation and economic freedom contributed to happiness. I saw…
Month: February 2022
A Happy Evening
Cold night Clear skies Crescent moon smiling Cheshire cat-like in the sky A warm home The laughter of friends A happy evening Swapping tales of our lives
Happy News for My Students Applying to Law School
Today, I finished with one of my final law school applicants for the year and I found myself having to resist the urge to burst into tears. I get really close to the kids I work with since we craft a personal statement that often takes several months of weekly meetings. Often, I have had…
When Your Friend Joins in the Fanciful
Our friend Darrah Dunn has worked with us for over 30 years in both our antique business and our architectural restoration projects. He is not only an artist but also a master craftsman, who has lent his expertise to our many endeavors, big and small. In the photo below, he is working on repairing French…
Making a Friend on a Plane
I met the young man below on the plane today coming from Los Angeles to Dallas. He sat down next to me and I immediately noticed that he was carrying a book by the Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. I reached into my seat pocket and showed him my book by the same teacher. He…
The Eternal Shift
The ticking of the clock Or the heart Signals the passing of time Seconds turn to minutes turn to days Each blending into the other Year after year Then the moment comes When the ticking stops Life shifts to death An end or a new beginning? A discovery we will all make in time
20 Minutes a Day 