Tag Archives: birthday
Grace of God
So last Sunday, I celebrated the absolutely astonishing miracle that I, specifically, was even born. As Fredrick Buechner wrote, “The grace of God means something like, ‘Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the … Continue reading
Birthday Wishes
RAVE to a birthday surprise. During my 80th birthday party, a table of six next to us overheard my friends wishing me a happy birthday. To my surprise, at the end of their meal, they came over and wished me a happy … Continue reading
25
I look forward to trying 25. I feel like I’m really taking charge of my life and my destiny. Erica Lall Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others … Continue reading
My Sweetie
We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading
RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness
RAVE to a kind grocery shopper. I am 86 and do my shopping every Tuesday morning at a store in Burien. I go early because my partner has Alzheimer’s disease, and it works for me to go early. I never take … Continue reading