Hosting an International Student

Hosting an International Student

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of hosting an international student, I highly recommend it. You get to enjoy talking with a student and learning about their country. They come here to study English, either at the facility downtown, or one of the...
The Patch

The Patch

Doctors like to do tests. I’m sure in most instances they are necessary, some take just a little time, like blood tests, X-rays, etc. My doctor wanted to do a heart monitor test. This was to check for atrial fibrillation. I had two serious bouts but that was over four...
A New Direction

A New Direction

Many years ago, I hosted students who came from other countries to attend the English language program at San Diego State University. I had mostly Japanese students, but have hosted two boys from Argentina and one from Switzerland. I enjoyed them but due to other...
Senior Dating

Senior Dating

A friend suggested that I investigate one of the senior dating sites. I gave her the fish eye, since I had dated a nice gentleman from the thrift shop where I volunteered, and while he was very eligible, he wanted hugs and after the second date, he wanted to hold...
Late Night Doings

Late Night Doings

I have a very dear and talented stepson! He has probably been an entrepreneur since he was about eight years old. He retired from the Navy as a Captain (actually a Commodore) and has been involved in a company restoring Navy ships. At present he is the administrator...
The Poetry Reading

The Poetry Reading

Dixie, the lady I did my first poetry book with, who is a painter par excellence, suggested one day a year or so ago, that we gather for a day at a place in the outskirts of El Cajon, called Summer’s Past Farms. She would paint, I would read poetry, and someone would...
Save Water

Save Water

On the freeway I saw a sign that said, “Severe Drought, Conserve water, etc.” and instead of feeling environmentally challenged to do my part, I got mad! The good people who are running our city have run amok on apartment building. In Mission Valley alone there are...
Pausing to Consider

Pausing to Consider

My daughter and son-in-law live in northern Florida, on a beautiful grassy acre with moss hanging from the trees and the mighty St. John River flowing by. If I’m lucky, when visiting, I will see the snout and eyes of an alligator or maybe the “aircraft carrier” which...
Letting Go

Letting Go

Slipping softly down my face, Flow evidence of healing grace, That washes darkness from my heart And shadows that You bid depart. How can I weep for troubles past When loving arms still hold me fast? Oh Love that will not let me go, Enfold me in the Spirit’s flow, And...