Prayer not pity Our earnest plea Comfort not sadness Our fondest hope Friendship not neglect Our greatest wish God’s good grace Our cherished treasure — © Ron Cooper From “Fran’s Song,” the Alzheimer’s journey of Ron’s mother Continue reading
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Coronavirus / Family / Friendship / Happiness / Joy / Pandemic / Turning point
At last, no training wheels!
An extended family I befriended in my neighborhood includes a 5-year-old girl just learning to ride her bicycle. I have become acquainted with her parents, grandparents and uncle, but have had no success striking up a conversation with her – until yesterday. Yesterday came the horrific news that 100,000 to 200,000 Americans could die of … Continue reading
Coronavirus / Family / Humor / Satire / Social distancing
How I came to spray my wife with Lysol (Sorry, honey!)
Okay, okay, before you start judging me, let me explain. We are husband and wife, sure, but we live in entirely different worlds. It’s riskier for me. I’m in self-isolation, 71, a cancer survivor with radiation and hormone therapy in my treatment history. Immune system? Naturally, compromised. So, I spend my days searching the web … Continue reading
I remember ‘Shorty’ Martinez
I’ve always rooted for the underdog. My Catholic parents raised me to practice compassion toward those in need. This was the 1960s and the birth of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and our nation rose up to the challenge. I was an 18-year-old eager to lend a hand and was thrilled to be … Continue reading
Building Harmony / Coronavirus / Equality / Family / Kindness / Unity
Dear Hoarders,
You know who you are and you need to do the right thing. Some parents reported shortages in baby formula on store shelves, and they got a little frantic. Manufacturers say there’s a plentiful supply now, but here’s the problem: You. Please, stop hoarding! In fact, you could step up to the plate and return … Continue reading
Mockingbird and me
Self-isolation has taken away a lot from us, but not Mother Nature. Go for a walk and enjoy the outdoors. You may be surprised at what you’ll discover. Yesterday, I ran into a mockingbird perched on a neighbor’s car. This proud, talented creature was serenading the neighborhood a mere three feet away. I feebly whistled … Continue reading
Around town with the coronavirus
This deadly pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Fact is, no matter where I go, COVID-19 is riding shotgun. Just a few examples: The restaurant: I notice the health department rating for my favorite breakfast spot is “A,” as in a perfect score of 100. I compliment the manager, tell him that means a … Continue reading
Compassion for an old woman
An old woman smashed into my friend’s car, totaling it. Worse still, she had no insurance, which is required in our state. The judge ordered the woman to pay restitution. The problem was, she was on Social Security, barely scraping by. Yet she took responsibility for the accident, but told the judge she could make … Continue reading
