I love this, Paula!!! Thank you for taking the time to share it. What perfect, reassuring words. xoxo

Laurie, I’m so glad it spoke to you. I think a whole bunch of us feel this way. And I bet you do so, so much! Thanks for your comment. xo

by Rose Milligan

Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
To paint a picture, or write a letter,
Bake a cake, or plant a seed;
Ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there’s not much time,
With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;
Music to hear, and books to read;
Friends to cherish, and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go (and go you must)
You, yourself, will make more dust.

Actually, isn’t perfection greatly overrated? This Type A (me) needs to remind herself of that* – will never make it anyway. You? You write great articles, etc. – inspire us all – no need to apologize for anything! (Bet your son has a mom he enjoys – and the reading time WILL get done!)

*Tho I am considering a lighted coffin so I can work on those 10 steps to doing (whatever….)

You are my role model for being present and mindful, Diane. You inspire me (and many others) so much. xoxo

No way are you a “Type B slug,” Aunt Linda. You ARE funny! :-) And you deserve every minute of retirement, after raising such an amazing posse of daughters. Sending you hugs and love. xoxo