The country may be closed; your state perhaps is shut down, your favorite stores closed until further notice or may never open, but is your heart open?Many people are afraid to go out--between COVID-19 and political upheaval, so I don't blame them. And with good reason. COVID-19 is a scary disease, especially for the elderly … Continue reading Are You Open?
Category: Just Thoughts
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
A day late and a dollar short! A blunderer--that's what I am. I totally bailed. Getting my blog finished and uploaded each Friday had a hiccough yesterday. I most humbly apologize.Now, for the life and times of the Rigney's. Up at 4:00 A.M. for the last three days, my hubby trained colleagues in the Philippines … Continue reading A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Choices
Little by little, we work to improve our lives. We work hard for that next raise or promotion. We scrimp and save for that new car or an expensive toy. We slave away in our backyard to make a haven. We make influential friends, give up Starbucks, cultivate the ground.Starbucks? Okay, about the Starbucks thing. … Continue reading Choices
The Journey
You and I are going on a journey. Which way are you going? Are you going my way? Are you walking down the narrow path with me? What's in your luggage? Everyone brings something. Did you pack your irritation, your self-loathing, your frustration? What about your hurt, your disappointment, or your disillusions? Frailties? Failures? Foolishness? … Continue reading The Journey
CBD Cure or Curse? A Testimonial
The Door
They're crouching outside the door, calling to you, "Let us in." You love them and hate them at the same time. You want to; the desire is there. The fun, the excitement, the thrill calls you. But, you know the guilt, the anguish, the self-loathing that will be a result. It would be best if … Continue reading The Door
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Between COVID-19, political parties throwing poo like monkeys, protesting, rioting and looting, hatred for the police, and whatever else we face and hear out there, the world is spiraling out of control. I want to put in my two cents. I have exact change, so it's okay. (Insert wry smile and shaking of the head.) … Continue reading Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Can Phone
Life is full of ups and downs. This year has really been on the down list. But, let's think for a moment of the ups. We could all use a little joy in our lives about now. Remember when we were kids? Outside, most of the time, playing in the neighborhood, having to be called … Continue reading Can Phone
Autumn
The still sweltering days and the sultry summer nights diminished as campfires and s'mores are exchanged for sweaters and homemade soup. Leaves of all shapes and sizes dance off trees to the rhythm of the blowing breeze--red, gold, and brown: a change, Autumn, my favorite time of year. A daddy is raking these colorful leaves … Continue reading Autumn
My Office
Musical instruments are scattered throughout the house. Where’s my mic? I can’t find the cord for my keyboard! What did I do with my alto recorder? I thought I just bought guitar picks, UGH! That was my life for years. I have lots of instruments, a few I don’t play, many that I do—or am … Continue reading My Office
Kaci Rigney 