Today is my birthday of 64 years young which I don’t feel, act or look my age. Thankful. On this day, I arrived one month early of my set range of my expected arrival because my Dad who was a physician overestimated my Mom’s tolerance level. He told her that he was having an affairContinue reading “December 21”
Author Archives: Leslie Elizabeth David
The Power of Being Happy
Life brings me the most “happiness” when I relearn a thousand times over that it’s a mindset over circumstance and not allowing the circumstance to control one’s mind. For example, Christmas was a huge stress event for me that normally a three plus hour drive from west Michigan to northern Michigan on US-131 that isContinue reading “The Power of Being Happy”
Source of Inspiration
Recently, a couple of people who I have had conversations with asked me why I write or blog. Comments about challenging my brain have been most prevalent. My answer is my source of inspiration is my soul where most of my the words that I type have meaning and come to life. What inspires youContinue reading “Source of Inspiration”
Dining Local for Early Celebration
For my early birthday celebration today, I’m dining at a local place that sources locally as much as it can in north Texas. Tomorrow is my birth, December 21st, which I had an early birth with loads of problems being a premie. The good news is that I have outlived and outdone every expectation andContinue reading “Dining Local for Early Celebration”
Others Who I Admire
What is something others do that sparks your admiration? Others who I admire have changed as I grow older and hopefully wiser. In my younger years, particularly, in high school when I got into watch a certain soap opera of, “General Hospital,” primarily the story of Luke and Laura. This show became a weekday obsession.Continue reading “Others Who I Admire”
Employer
On this Friday before my birthday, I’m stunned to say that my employer in particularly the owner hasn’t acknowledged it. Truthfully, I am hurt and disappointed because that person is aware of my work ethic and how much that I contribute to the company. From the owner’s behavior recently, I shouldn’t be shocked. Amazingly, myContinue reading “Employer”
Harry Wild/Acorn TV
As my British crime drama obsession continues, I have discovered, “Harry Wild,” starring Jayne Seymour who stars as a mature private investigator who works in the rural UK with a young male partner. As with every other British crime drama, the famous novelist Agatha Christie influence is common with the strong lead character such as,Continue reading “Harry Wild/Acorn TV”
The Big Five
The most important things that I must buy from my weekly pick up at Walmart are cat treats, bagels, red delicious apples, cream cheese and peanut butter. For my feline princess divas, cat treats are necessary for their happiness and mine too. During the week, I ration portions to not run out before Saturday. RedContinue reading “The Big Five”
Revelation
After attending my work Christmas party last Saturday, somethings came to light. About 18 months or so ago, the Finance guy was acting unusually nice to me since I am a phone receptionist and outgoing mail processor. It continued for months which my gut feeling was that him and HR were trying to get meContinue reading “Revelation”
Supervisor of Women
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. The man most recently who has positively impacted my life is my current direct supervisor who recognizes my value and my work ethic that is different than my coworkers. My supervisor is superior to five women plus is married with four daughters so I give himContinue reading “Supervisor of Women”