Author Archives: Lisbeth
7 APRIL 2022 A LEGAL GREY AREA
Of the many blessings in my life, I count my three home births among the most beautiful experiences I have known. People often seem incredulous when they learn that I gave birth at home, asking, “Weren’t you scared?” I was … Continue reading
6 APRIL 2022 SHOOTINGS
Those who know me, know that I abhor guns. The fact that they exist at all, is representative of the obsession with violence that permeates our race consciousness. I am sick of people telling me that having a gun makes … Continue reading
5 APRIL 2022 WAR CRIMINAL
Murder happens on many levels. Manslaughter, or the slaying of one person by another, is clearly wrong. The death of victims of by a serial killer, which have been known to number in the hundreds and even higher, is unimaginable … Continue reading
4 APRIL 2022 MODERN LIFE
I am often horrified by the complexity to which modern life has evolved. I think about it at tax time since tax filing is no simple matter. There are rules and there are exceptions to the rules, requiring an accountant … Continue reading
1 APRIL 2022 GARDEN STORY
There is a story in the very popular Bible about the beginning of humankind. The story goes that a woman by the name of Eve and a man called Adam, lived contentedly in a beautiful garden. Eve supposedly ate an … Continue reading
31 MARCH 2022 DEATH
Today I am going to talk about something that most people don’t and won’t talk about. I am talking about death. A lot of people my age are having knee replacements and hip replacements. They have annual “wellness” checkups and … Continue reading
30 MARCH 2022 WHAT HAVE I GOT TO LOSE?
Yesterday I was discussing possibilities for planting the hell strip in my corner lot. Depending on how I go about it, it could be a major undertaking since it will require removing the grass and weeds currently growing in the … Continue reading
29 MARCH 2022 HELL STRIP
The house that I am living in is quite small – less than 700 square feet. The yard; however, is large in comparison and has so much potential. Part of the reason for this is that it sits on a … Continue reading
28 MARCH 2022 SELF-RESTRAINT
A surprising and unexpected spike in temperatures occurred over the weekend. Having been imprisoned indoors for the past several months, I was biting at the bit to go outside and play in the dirt. My irresistible urge reminded me of … Continue reading
25 MARCH 2022 THE REAL PANDEMIC
That feeling of discontent and the desire to always have more has been the cause of so much suffering in the world. It is like a virus that has taken hold of many people and they do not even realize … Continue reading