Spiritually Speaking - What does love look like?

What does love look like?It has the hands to help others.It has the feet to hasten to the poor and the needy.It has eyes to see misery and want.It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of humankind.That is what love looks like.+St. Augustine of Hippo Love is patient; love is kind.

I’m over the hill. Now what?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN to be “over the hill”? In today’s parlance, you’re 40 years old or older. This is the time in your life when you begin to notice changes in your body. You’re definitely not old, but something tells you that you’re no longer young.

Behind the wheel, your best offense is a good defense

Safe driving isn’t a matter of luck. The safest drivers on the road are those who adopt a defensive approach every time they get behind the wheel.

Important birthdays over 50

MOST CHILDREN STOP being “and-a- half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half” to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the next age than the last.When you are older, “and-a-half” birthdays start making a comeback.

A WALK IN THE PARK - If winter comes

WHEN THIS ISSUE was coming off the press, Shirley and I were at Fort Pickens Campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore. That’s a couple long bridges from Pensacola, FL. We made reservations for Ft. Pickens on July 5 because, since COVID, they are required at national parks far ahead of time.

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - What will the new year bring?

Instead of blaming others about the state of our union, instead of blaming one political party or another, we can reflect on our own complicity and support of systems that abandoned the poor, warehoused our children in failing schools, and failed to provide adequate health care.

Nobody’s perfect - More than a grab bar

MY FRIEND STOPPED IN THE bathroom after shopping at a local mall. When she joined us at our table in the restaurant, she told us, “I’ve got to remember this place— they have a pretty good accessible bathroom!

Protect your furry friend from winter’s worst

People can escape the winter chill by simply donning warm clothing and limiting our time spent outdoors. However, it’s up to us to protect our pets from harsh winter conditions.