Friday, September 8, 2023

 September 6. 2023


Quote for Today



 “I married beneath me. All women do.” 


Nancy Astor (1879-1964)

 September 5, 2023


Reflection



COMPARISONS

 

Sometimes somebody says,

“No comparisons.” Like a

“No Smoking” sign it

sometimes works – but

most of the time, no.

Life is filled with the same

old same old – along with

so many differences. Yet

we’re constantly comparing

people with our expectations

for them. Yet, we forget to

check our unfair lack of

understanding others –

while giving ourselves

an A + every time.

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello





 September 5, 2023




Quote for Today


"You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word alone.”


Al Capone (1899-1947)

Monday, September 4, 2023

 September 4, 2023


Reflection



DEATH  OF  A  SALESMAN

 

Arthur Miller was right!

All of us are salesmen

selling ourselves and who

and what we are and have.

And we age. We’re not wanted.

We’re neglected and rejected.

Heck! I’m almost 84.

I know what I’m talking about

and when I talk I’m cut off

for younger conversations.

So Arthur Miller, thanks

for putting it into words

and for putting it on stage.

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello


 September 4. 2023





Quote for Today

"If any of us were to list the five most important things in life - for anyone - what would they be? A sense of meaning. A feeling of personal fulfillment.  Having people who really care about us. Having basic necessities - food, shelter, health. And contentment and peace."


Merle and Phyllis Good,

20 Most Asked Questions

about the Amish and Mennonites,

page 20

Sunday, September 3, 2023

 September 3. 2023


Reflection





LIST OF WHAT FULFILLS

 

Seeing a child ….

Salary ….

Title ….

The end of the day ….

A compliment….

Recognition ….

Chocolate milk shake ….

Playing cards on the dining room table ….

Walking the dog with a yo yo ….

The Fourth of July ….

Leaning against a big

Leaning against a big, fat, old tree ….

A perfect dive into a deep blue pool ….

Thanksgiving with the whole family ….

More ….

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello

 

 

 


 September 3, 2023



Quote for Today


"We are all in a race for dear life: that is to say, we are fugitives from death."


Theodor Reik,

Race, Dear God, Dear Life,

The Need to be Loved, Theodor Reik, 1963