PEACE: Illusive and an Intangible Concept

Patricia Barbee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:31:02 -0800

We've all heard the words, "Wars and rumors of wars". That phrase is almost as old as humankind.I see PEACE as an absence of what will be uncomfortable to someone or me.As we approach Holiday Time of 2009, just the words, "Holiday Time" will send some people out of their minds. Because they claim the United States to be a Judeo-Christian country, everyone should ...

Hallowe'en Our Way

Patricia Barbee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:01:53 -0700

Hallowe'en was not a part of our culture. I probably went out three times when a tiny girl. Hated it! I did not feel comfortable.I loved being home handing out the treats to our younger, smaller neighbors.When I was about eleven, I asked Mom to dress me like an Amazon woman from South America and black out my teeth as if I've been chewing cola nuts. Mom did.My very long hair was ...

My City.... Boston, Massachusetts

Patricia Barbee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:32:16 -0700

Boston was developed by immigrants. The Native Peoples were already there and had their own history, society in tact. So forget the baloney of the Pilgrims landing at the Plimouth [British spelling] Rock. They brought the deadly diseases to the Massachusetts Colony, as they called the area.In the City of today, on can walk the Freedom Trail unguided and visit my childhood playground. It ...

My City.... Boston, Massachusetts

Patricia Barbee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:29:29 -0700

Boston was developed by immigrants. The Native Peoples were already there and had their own history, society in tact. So forget the baloney of the Pilgrims landing at the Plimouth [Britsh spelling] Rock. They brought the deadly diseases to the Massachusetts Colony, as they called the area.In the City of today, on can walk the Freedom Trail unguided and visit my childhood playground. It ...

Too Soon Gone

Patricia Barbee — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:29:03 -0700

A dear elder cousin told me I'd not lived long enough to understand death and mourn friends. When two would pass on the same day, then I was old enough. It has happened this year. It began on January 31. Then in seven days, I'd lost eight friends, relatives, acquaintances. The death list has grown beyond imagination this year.I grew up in Boston and knew Teddy Kennedy "well" ...

Forgiveness to Oneself/Repentance

Patricia Barbee — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:34 -0700

Life is so short. As we age, before we check the comics and news we check the obituaries. Yesterday, checking the obits via the internet for an area my Darling and I chose to make our home, I read the obit of a dear lady at the County Courthouse, who was fabulous with whatever we, a group of military widows needed anything under her control. The County Clerk, her "boss" was our ...

Get It Straight!

Patricia Barbee — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:33:36 -0700

My obsession can annoy many.I hate to see pictures, paintings, photos hanging askew. I want to straighten them and give them the bit of dignity they deserve. If I'm in a place of comfort, a friend's office or home I will carefully adjust the frame. Then, tell the pal that tiny non-slip stickies are available at many stores that sell frames. These tiny pieces of foam or rubber will keep the ...

Cool Days - Missing Home

Patricia Barbee — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:42:16 -0700

One can never go home again. I tried it a few months ago. I've lived most of my life on the East Coast and I took a valuable, needed "Spring Tour". I had to fulfill a promise made over 43 years ago. I never dreamed time would go so fast and mans' "red tape" and idiocity would take so long. Along the way up the East Coast, I stopped with friends of decades. Some I ...