Category Archives: Life

Soulful Thoughts

Posted on May 23, 2025 by The Beacon's Glare

Grace is not a license to sin. Nor does it absolve you from the consequences of your choices. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. If you’re not living by God’s rules, you are living by the … Continue reading →

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Choosing Insanity

Posted on June 4, 2024 by The Beacon's Glare

If you look on the Internet, you will find a quote attributed to Albert Einstein that says, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”  While that seems like something a very smart … Continue reading →

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The King and I

Posted on January 5, 2023 by The Beacon's Glare

Rodgers and Hammerstein (Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II) wrote a song for the production of The King and I called Getting to Know You which was sung by Anna played by Deborah Kerr.  The lyrics go like this: Getting to know … Continue reading →

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Period of Adjustment

Posted on September 13, 2022 by The Beacon's Glare

Life is filled with moments of change that require a period of adjustment. We don’t really think of them until we are immersed in a new one. Then all the others to mind. They hold lessons, insights and comfort to … Continue reading →

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The Silent Tail

Posted on September 10, 2022 by The Beacon's Glare

Early mornings become a ritual of actions. You get up. Go to the bathroom. Hopefully after you get out of bed. Turn off the alarm. And then it’s time to take out the dogs. This morning was no different.  Except … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Memories

Posted on May 31, 2021 by The Beacon's Glare

Growing up, Memorial Day was a special day in my family. As the children and grandchildren of Italian immigrants, we felt strongly and emotionally about America. Although I remember that it was filled with family get-togethers, barbecues, and watching the … Continue reading →

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Fond Memories

Posted on March 6, 2021 by The Beacon's Glare

It’s amazing how memories are imprinted on the circuits of your brain and anything can trigger them as if they were yesterday. I lived in Queens but went to High School in lower Manhattan. So, I had to get up … Continue reading →

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