I have a book called “A Woman’s Journal” consisting of empty pages, each with a quote from a famous woman. The quote is meant to stir the reader to thoughts on the sentiments expressed. I have found the book both inspiring and instructive for clarifying my own thoughts. I share them with you, encouraging you …
In high school, I thought of Ellen Fiur as my best friend. Ellen was brilliant, funny, and kind, all traits we shared and ones I valued. We both wrote for the school newspaper and played together in band and orchestra. When we graduated, she was the class salutatorian, the person with the second highest grade …
My first husband used to say that feet were the ugliest part of the body, and he wasn’t even talking about my feet when he said it. He just thought that feet in general were gross. I thought his feet were okay. My feet, however, showed major signs of wear and tear, but hey! I’d …
So, here I was at some social work conference doing one of those self-awareness exercises: “Choose a photo from the assembled snap shots on the table, and write about it…” Aha! One of those “cut it out of a magazine and run with it” cheapo versions of a Thematic Apperception test. Well, okay. I’m game. …
Doris was in love with the deep South locale, but all I could think was, “Oh my God, Alabama! The place right under Saudi Arabia on the list of places I promised myself I’d never go in my life!” Yet, here we were saying “Yes!” to this ministry in Huntsville, after looking for churches all …
…those posers, puzzles, mysteries, riddles, enigmas, and paradoxical life questions (and answers) that offer opportunities for deeper learning and awareness… “There is nothing I can do for you, and I am doing it.” For all “doing” oriented persons, the above statement represents a significant life lesson most need to learn. Back in the 80’s and …
I started out as a professional dancer in New York City in the early 60’s, then left the barre behind, morphing into Brunetta Winthers, L. C. S. W. receiving my Master’s degree from Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City, Long Island. I practiced principally in addictions prevention, treatment, and recovery, both in agencies …
“If you’re ever in a jam, here I am. If you ever need a pal, I’m your gal. If you ever feel so happy you land in jail, I’m your bail. It’s friendship, friendship, Just a perfect blendship, When other friendships have been forgot, Ours will still be hot! Lahdle-ahdle-ahdle-dig-dig-dig.” Whenever I hear “The Friendship …
“It makes perfect sense to me that people would want to be married. But for me, security is not knowing what’s going to happen. Because if I don’t know, it could be terrific.” Gloria Steinem, American feminist and writer Well, Gloria…it could be terrific. But it could also be a grand disaster. The fact is, …
“Mashed potatoes yeah, yeah. yeah!” Meatloaf, too, and plenty of gravy, thank you very much! Mac ‘n cheese, fried chicken, apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Your call. Barring an eating disorder, food is one way we “take care of” ourselves and others, a reward when we’re up, a lift when down, a medium for …
“There was a definite process by which one made people into friends, and it involved talking to them and listening to them for hours at a time.”~ ~Rebecca West (1892–1983) English writer West’s quote reminds me that being in a new place and essentially, starting over, will indeed involve “talking and listening” for hours at …