Oh, Well

        You’ve heard it, and you’ve said it, “Oh, well.”
        Was it a teasing, “Oh, well!”
        Or perhaps a pensive reply, “Oh . . . Well . . .”
        Could it have been a strong declarative, “Oh! Well!”
        Or, were you questioning, “Oh? Well?”
        These two words can be used in a different tone of voice. You said it to yourself, and you meant, “Is this something I should have anticipated?”
        Or you exclaimed in quiet disgust, “I give up.” Was it more like a realistic resignation, “So be it; I’m not going to let it ruin my day!”
        Can you recall the time you said it in a conversation with your friend, your husband, your wife, your child? Did you amplify your words with explanation?

Recipe for Reflections

A Gourmet Masterpiece for Discerning Women

[Note: This recipe calls for one mother and one daughter, but you'll soon see how you can substitute grandmothers and aunts if you can work around possible shortages of time and length of distance.]

Take one curious daughter and one caring mother.
Add equal parts of questions and recollections.
Combine these, being careful not to add too many expectations all at once.

It Helps To . . .

It helps to look back and remember: to gain that fuller perspective,
What went well and how you did it, Have any complications? and how did it go?

It helps to look around and consider: What’s going on in your part of the world?
What circumstances surround you? What’s still a problem, and what’s new?

It helps to look ahead and ponder: What might happen . . . Who might . . .
And what might they do . . . How will my planning and preparation help?

Are You Building YOUR Ark?

        Most of us know the Bible story of Noah; how God told him to prepare for coming disaster and how he obeyed. How many people today are “building their ark” for their families?
        Steve jumped into the discussion at Friendship Circle last week. At first, the others frowned, but before he wound up his warnings heads were nodding in agreement.
        “No,” he began. “I’m not just suggesting some symbolism for the sake of hearing my own voice.

What's the Bible For?

Perhaps you have a Bible;  is it a good luck charm for you?
Is it symbolic or antique?  Or mere suggestions of what to do?