Archive for October, 2007

something called The HOPE Gap is alive and well in Cleveland, Ohio

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Usually when you hear the phrase “hope gap” it refers to the gap that exists between those in extreme poverty from the others who live in Third World countries.  I believe that we are experiencing our own brand of the hope gap, here in Northeast Ohio.  And again, it coincides oftentimes to socioeconomic conditions, just […]

Am I Asking For Too Much?

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Yesterday, I took the dogs out and was admiring the beautiful blue sky when my eyes focused on large gray splatters on the roof of our house. I went in and asked Tim to come out and observe what I saw. We both surmised that the mysterious spots could be coming from the […]

The Monster Lurking Behind Every Corner

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Contrary to popular belief, few people would choose to spend their days in the following manner.  My friend who is on Medicaid due to a myriad of chronic health problems was thrown into the briar patch once again, and little did I know it but so was I.  I agreed to take her to her latest […]

Coincindence, Serendipity, whatever makes life interesting and worthwhile

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

While in Atlanta earlier this month two chance meetings happened that I think are worth sharing. The first happened as I had a conversation in one of those glass enclosed elevators that really gives me claustrophia.  Now I know that probably makes no sense to many of you but somehow seeing the expanse of the outside and […]

On The Road Again

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Tim and I are off on a road trip so we have been very lax about posting.  The first leg of our trip was spent at a very good friend’s home in Worthington.  It was especially significant because I finally met his mother named Gloria, great name, yes?.  She is an intriguing woman with a beautifully […]