The biggest challenge for many people may be the last several weeks of the calendar year. It is indeed a time full of nostalgia and festive gatherings. Much of what most people hope to experience during the celebrations between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day will contribute to the nostalgia that will undoubtedly recur around this…
Category: © My Musings in a Hundred Words Plus
An Important influencer During the Christmas Season
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Many view the practice of helping others as a spiritual tradition that fosters the proverbial “goodwill” towards all.
A Transformative Reading Experience from Reading about a Miser’s Transformative Experience
Who’s not familiar with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come? Who’s not familiar with the dismissive, contemptuous exclamation, “Bah humbug!” Who is not familiar with the man of scorn, especially around the time of year when festive holiday music and embellished pine trees are likely more ubiquitous and popular…
When Ms. Ruth Questioned Her Purpose
“Please pay attention, class,” exclaimed Ms. Ruth as she returned to her desk. When she sat, she looked at all the students and, once again, with bewilderment and unforeseen sadness, silently questioned her purpose.
A Mysterious Non-Fictitious Pseudonym
(A Hundred Word Plus Narrative) I sat at my typewriter and relished the satisfaction of typing the last sentence of my manuscript. The mental imagery of the previous few hours, and actually, the last few months, was suddenly evoking feelings of joy and optimism, in contrast to the original feelings of frustration and uncertainty. This…
Using a Listening Ear to Honor a Stranger’s Best Friend
(A Hundred Words Plus Narrative Commemorating Our Fallen on Memorial Day)
