The Gift of Gratitude

My friend Kelly is on the phone.  “Good morning! It’s a balmy 48 degrees in Atlanta!”  His cheerful voice melodiously rings out nearly every morning — rain or shine.  Today, it’s raining there…again.  “It never rains here…and now it doesn’t stop!” He chuckles.  Ever since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, Kelly calls…usually as he […]

Silver and Gold

Yesterday, a friend and co-worker arrived with beautifully packaged “get well soon” goodies: hearty soup, individual portions of creamy mac and cheese (one of my all-time favs), festive cookies and soft buttery rolls.  I met her at the door with perhaps more energy and exuberance than she might have expected, but the mystery was quickly […]