The Soul of New Orleans
Long before Hurricane Katrina, I heard of New Orleans. I wanted to visit, not really knowing why, but was drawn by the reports of music, and an anticipated, yet-unnamed feeling I thought I might find in the southern city. When my sister asked me to accompany her to a conference in MSY, it did not […]
The End or the Beginning?
Today is the beginning of the end and the beginning of the beginning. Growing old has its perks. Grandchildren, for example. 55-plus deals on meals. Bank accounts without service charges. Seniors discounts. Canada Pension Payments. I was enjoying all of these benefits, without too much philosophical thought as to their purpose and intent. Then the […]
Stability on Shifting Sands
Sometimes my thoughts seem like rocks: lifeless, colourless, and useless. At times, I am not happy with the rocks on my pathway. But as I pick up the stones and view them with my writing, closely or from a distance, their beauty and distinctiveness talk to my inner being, thus solidifying my foundational core as […]
The Glue of Family
An honest reflection on the joys and tensions of family relationships and the glue that sticks family together. www.marilynnewbury.com