Category Archives: Philosophy of Life

These posts will be about life in general, and my philosophy on different issues. Occasionally there will be a call to action on various subjects.

The big bath remodel (the vanities)

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Betsy

After the big, beautiful, accessible shower was completed, Team Galdamez (Contractor Juan and his assistant Noe) moved on to the vinyl floor, the toilet, and the vanities. That’s right, vanities, plural. This bath is a huge room, so there are … Continue reading →

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Crimson Rose — the journey begins

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Betsy

My “big bath remodel” project all started when I joined a FaceBook group named “I am an Artist”. I fell in love with some artwork by artist Crimson Rose and purchased 4 small pieces. When I first got the artwork, … Continue reading →

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The big bath remodel (overview)

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Betsy

For my 69th birthday, I embarked upon a major home redecoration/rearrangement. The whole idea was sparked by a piece of artwork I saw online (that’s another story that is coming — look for “Crimson Rose”) and purchased. Putting up that … Continue reading →

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#OctPoWriMo entry #6 — Tantalizing

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Betsy

Tantalizing Tantalizing temptations show a future that will never materialize A desirable object that will always be just out of reach Promising to quench your thirst, but leaving you forever parched Offering delicious fruits that can never be harvested Don’t … Continue reading →

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#OctPoWriMo entry #4 — Purple

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Betsy

Purple Where are the purple people? The red states and blue states united across party lines to do what is best for the nation as a whole? I know they are out there. Purple prose floods the internet, trading insults … Continue reading →

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#OctPoWriMo entry #3 — Sparkling

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Betsy

Sparkling She is a sprite, a glowing dot, daughter of a spark from the burgeoning fire. She dances just outside reality, watching her mother ignite the flames. She is learning her future job, seeing how to turn up the heat. … Continue reading →

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#OctPoWriMo entry #2 — The Void

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Betsy

The Void When we mess up writing a check, we scrawl “Void” across it, and it becomes uncashable. When we cannot come to agreement on a contract, we stamp it “Void”, and it becomes unenforceable. What about our other bad … Continue reading →

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#OctPoWriMo entry #1 — Time

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Betsy

Time Events float in space, distinct, independent, until we force a connection– an order—based on time. In doing so, we restrict our vision, seeing only events we define as Past. We think them gone, immutable, and deny ourselves views of … Continue reading →

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Beyond Forgiveness

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Betsy

In “Finding Forgiveness” we discussed techniques to make it easier to forgive, and how forgiving others can benefit you. If we consider a world view that is different from most Western religions (but central to some Eastern religions), there is … Continue reading →

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Finding Forgiveness

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Betsy

We are given many reasons to forgive those who have wronged us. Advocates may cite scripture, Karma, personal health, psychology, or family unity. Forgiveness is not easy — sometimes it can take a lifetime to be able to accomplish that … Continue reading →

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