Category Archives: The Human Spirit

A Little Bit of History…

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Hello Everyone, First, I’d like to apologize for last week’s post. Though I posted it in full on my blog, it ended abruptly when posted and, as my Fairy Blog Mother said, “so did 2020.”  This week I am copying … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, Attitude, Challenges, Children, Courage, Death, Encouragement, Facebook, Freedom, Heroes, History, Holocaust, Humor, Independence, Life, Love, Remember, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

It’s Puzzling…

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Last week I talked about the days that try women’s souls. This week, as you already know, those days are still here and it’s puzzling in more ways than one. These are the things I’ve found puzzling this week. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Challenges, Christians, Courage, Disney, Disney Princesses, Encouragement, Face Masks, Facebook, Family, Grandmother, Home, Hope, Humor, Irish Roots, Life, Love, Moms, Online Tests, Puzzles, Red heads, The Human Spirit, Trust, Uncategorized, Winston Churchill, Wisdom, Women | Leave a comment

I Eat Chia Seeds And I Know Things…

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Well, I know “some” things. I know things about chia seeds and, because I love it so much, I know things about my family. But first, chia seeds… I confess, it took me a very long time to eat chia … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Attitude, Caring, Challenges, Change, Chia Pets, Chia Seeds, Childhood, Decades, Encouragement, Family, Freedom, Generations, Grandmother, Gratefulness, Growing Up, Happiness, Hope, Humor, Life, Memories, The Greatest Generation, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Uncategorized, Wisdom, World War I, World War II | 4 Comments

Curling Night Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

“Well, there is one good thing about a national crisis (whether it be a blizzard, a hurricane, or a pandemic) it levels the playing field for everyone. We’re all in the same boat.” These wise words were spoken by my … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Animals, Attitude, Blessings, Caring, Coffee, Courage, Curling, Dogs, Eternity, Faith, Family, Generations, Grandmother, Grandson, Gratefulness, Happiness, Health, History, Home, Humor, Husbands, Jobs, Life, Mr. Rogers, New Jersey, Pride, Remember, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized, Women, World War II | 2 Comments

New Year, New Decade, New Faith!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year! I wasn’t planning on writing a blog for today. We’ve been on vacation and, well, you know. I was going to wish you all a Happy New Year, tell you that I am very … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Bible, Blessings, Blogging, Challenges, Christians, Courage, Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Friends, God, Gratefulness, Home, Husbands, Life, Love, Marriage, New Beginnings, New Years, Prayer, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Trust, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

It’s A Wonderful Life ~ Jimmy Stewart in WWII

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Like a lot of people right around Christmas time, I love to watch It’s a Wonderful Life.  Recently, I read this article and saw that movie in a whole new light. It’s a wonderful article. I hope you enjoy it! … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Angels, Christmas, Courage, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Freedom, Generations, History, Humor, It's A Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart, Life, Old Movies, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized, World War II | Leave a comment

Caring is Sharing

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

The Great Depression in the United States began in October of 1929 and, essentially, lasted until we entered World War II in December of 1941. My Dad and his two brothers were born in the middle of the Great Depression, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, appliances, Caring is Sharing, Challenges, Childhood, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Friends, Getting Old, God, History, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Prayer, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Well, I’m 60 Now…

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

My parents were married on January 10, 1959. I was born on October 18, 1959. Can we say, “honeymoon” baby? Yes, we can. My dad’s favorite joke every year on or around my birthday is… “Well, your Mom and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Banking, Birthdays, Challenges, Drive - Through, Embarrassing moments, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Getting Old, Honeymoon Baby, Humor, Life, New Beginnings, Senior Moments, The Human Spirit, Turning 60, Uncategorized, Women | 2 Comments

“Angel In The Rubble” ~ A Tribute

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

I remember… I remember walking my dog that morning and thinking it was very quiet. There were familiar sounds missing, but I couldn’t think of what they were exactly, so I moved on with my day. I remember I went … Continue reading →

Posted in 9-1-1, America, Americans, Angels, Challenges, Change, Christians, Church, Courage, Faith, Firefighters, Freedom, God, Life, Memorials, Memories, New Beginnings, Prayer, Remember, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized, Volunteers | Leave a comment

“If You Can’t Make it Better…

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Last week began as most weeks this summer, with visits to the “Ologists” for one or both of my parents. Normally, appointments are not that much of an issue, but this summer has been more than a little bit eventful … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Attitude, Erma Bombeck, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Getting Old, Home, Hospitals, Humor, ICU, Italian Roots, Life, Love, Marriage, Oxygen, Sleep Apnea, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | Leave a comment