“They say ignorance is bliss. I can vouch for that. My life was humming along just fine until I received that letter. Afterwards, nothing was the same.
Author: lorigreer
My world came crashing down when my husband died. My journey back to a whole and happy life is recounted in this blog Lori Greer in Portland. It is not always easy but it is always worth it.
The House of Small Cubes
Please take a few minutes to watch this twelve minute video.
It is delightful and engaging.
Easy Listening…
I love podcasts!
They keep me company when I am walking,cooking, and cleaning.
Here are some of my current favorites.
Pisello inglese e insalata di barbarietole!
I know it’s spring in Oregon when Nicoletta’s Table adds Pisello inglese e insalate di barbabietole to their menu.
It is a favorite of mine!
Nicoletta’s Table does a fabulous job with all of their seasonal salads.
Then again, shouldn’t all salads be seasonal using fresh ingredients?
I digress. Continue reading “Pisello inglese e insalata di barbarietole!”
Hello Beautiful Day
I woke up at 4 A.M. this morning.
I debated if I should get up and start my day.
Afterall, I could accomplish a lot in the quiet of the morning.
Instead, I decided to read so I would fall back asleep.
Sleep a few more hours, I told myself, and then “Hit it full steam ahead!”
Wisdom from our adult kids…
If you are one of those people shaking your head in disbelief about the younger generations, I want to share this with you.
Gatekeepers
One of my favorite sayings is this one.
The mouth should have three gatekeepers.
Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Love from a distance…
Three weeks of glorious weather.
Three weeks of shorts and tee shirts.
Three weeks of coffee on the porch in the morning.
Three weeks of happy hour on the porch in early evening.
There but for the grace of God…
These little handprints are on the sidewalk in a little town in Alabama.
Try as I might I could not make out all of the names.
Too much time and too much weather had taken their toll. Continue reading “There but for the grace of God…”
Staying the Course
Sometimes even the people we love either can not or will not support us in our pursuit of our dreams.
It is easy to believe that our family and friends will be our loudest cheerleaders.
Our evangelists.
It’s a sweet thought.
