Dearest Purity and Bea, The letter has been sent. Now, we’ll have to see what happens. I’ll follow it up with a phone call in about a week. This will give the parents some time to receive the letter, digest it a bit and decide what they want to do. I was realizing that Purity’s…
Here we are at another May Day and that means Mental Health Awareness month! We all need to be sure we are living as healthfully as possible, and that includes paying attention to our noggin – heads. Gaslighting is when a person is being manipulated by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. Here’s an example:…
I’m all booked for my trip through Europe (California.) So what the heck does that mean? Let me try to explain. After much thought, I decided that I REALLY wanted to go to Europe this summer. But – I do need to save money for my friend’s wedding in October. So, I decided to do…
Saturday is my day to go exploring the world. I handle no business on this day. I don’t even make my bed. Today, one of my students is participating in an Aztec dance down in LA so, I’ve decided to make a day of it and go “down below.” I started by going to the…
Ok, the letter is written, addressed, and stamped. Big brother had seen it and proclaimed it “impossible to be offended by.” Well, we’ll see. I guess big bro had planned to spend the night with you both, but the parents were rather angry about something (nothing he did). He decided to come home (to my…
More ideas for trips this summer. Who knows, maybe you could come with me if things blow in our favor. This is Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo, Ca. William Randolph Hearst had this castle built in the earlier part of the 20th century. He was an American newspaper publisher and mogul who built the…
Dearest Purity and Bea, I’m sorry I could not do this sooner. And perhaps, as time moves forward and you learn more of what has happened with us the last few years, you’ll understand better why this was so difficult to do. I appreciated hearing your thoughts the other night, Purity. It was hard to…
Here’s a little letter I’ve been working on for the parents… “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 To the Parents, I am writing to you because it is nearly Purity’’s graduation from high school. So much time has passed since our argument on December…
I had a different idea for this summer: a trip to a few of California’s National Parks. I went to Yosemite years ago and have wanted to go back. This might be my chance. I have a friend who lives in Central California and I could also visit her. I’m thinking these parks might be…
SOOOOO many good movies about going to the prom. I had a field day choosing what to watch this weekend. I hope you had a sensational night! And, if not – don’t be too surprised… Prom creates a lot of expectations – in everyone. The girls expect the perfect date: a beautiful dress, a hot…