“HOW” is Better than “WHAT”

I wondered if How is better than What, so I took an unofficial survey of 30  people.  I presented my palatable scenario to an equal number of  adult men and women and the findings had no bearing whatsoever on gender, race, age, religion, financial status or any other criteria used to define who we are.  However, personalities did emerge like tulips in spring.  I said to my subjects, “Imagine a plate of meat – your choice,  – a baked potato, and vegetable – again your choice.  In what order would you eat the food?” Survey findings were categorized into three Read More

Bent out of Shape

When Mom was in the throes of Alzheimer’s Disease, her sewing room became a physical photo of what was going on in her mind.  Things were in odd places or lost.  Clutter began to be the norm.  Everything seemed to be in disarray.  Her kitchen mirrored more of her diminishing ability to organize.  And her checkbook was next to impossible to figure out.  Everything was bent out of shape. Since I cared for Mom on a regular basis, my heart ached for her.  She used to be so kind and loving and always wanting to help others for as long Read More