By Debra Basham, on March 26, 2017 Every day I hear about somebody having surgery. Some of those surgeries are major, some are minor. I understand the definition of “minor” surgery as something someone else is having….
Almost every day I hear about the death of someone I know, someone I love, someone I’ll miss. So much dying.
This too shall pass. […]
By Debra Basham, on March 16, 2017 “Oh, Daddy, she is not going to stop!” I screamed.
Squealing tires, honking horns, then mangled metal and shattered glass gave way to twisted bodies and altered minds.
It took a few moments for me to realize my own flesh was garishly peeled back, dangling down over both of my eyes, preventing me […]
By Debra Basham, on March 9, 2017 My grandson, Brad, and his wife, Christina, spent five wonderFULL days with us on Pine Island. Brad had been working for Charter Media in Murfreesboro (Tennessee) since earning his Master’s Degree three years ago. Recently, though, he declined a large promotion with Charter that would have meant their move to North Carolina. It was not […]
By Debra Basham, on March 2, 2017 Have you ever seen any of those 3D “magic eye” images? You have to hold the image close to your nose, look through it so it is blurry, and maintain your gaze as you slowly move the image away from you. As your eyes relax, your focus changes, and you can see amazingly beautiful things. […]
By Debra Basham, on January 23, 2017 Does it make sense to you that when you keep bumping into something in your life, it is about you rather than just about what (or whom) you are bumping in to? That has been happening for me again. I enjoyed using a new poetry form to gain insight and freedom.
The form of […]
By Debra Basham, on January 15, 2017 Do you remember wanting to be old enough for kindergarten? Old enough to stay home alone? Old enough to babysit? Old enough to drive a car? Old enough to vote or drink?
Remember when you thought forty was old?
One of the best things about age is its relativity. I was mother to a […]
By Debra Basham, on January 8, 2017 Twenty-seven years ago today, I became a grandma. Grandparenting has been and is one of the most glorious roles of my life, but I often say I went kicking and screaming into it. I was only thirty-nine when our daughter, Stacey, told us she was expecting. I was working full time. I did volunteer work. […]
By Debra Basham, on December 29, 2016 Perhaps you remember having heard the name Dr. Saul Shaye. If not, I certainly hope this post gets your attention.
I had swollen feet after the drive home from Tennessee for our Thanksgiving visit. I chalked that up to having eaten way too much junk.
On Sunday (Christmas Day) I had edema. On Friday evening, […]
By Debra Basham, on December 23, 2016 I applied for the position of an “Opinion Columnist” in our local newspaper. A good friend/writer colleague had suggested I apply.
It might seem odd to those who might think a committed spiritual person may not have a lot of interest in the things of the world, but that is untrue. We care deeply about […]
By Debra Basham, on December 15, 2016 What is my definition of heartbreak?
heartbreak (noun): the vast pain that we suffer in response to our expectations not being met in some way. A facet of reality as a human being.
So if you’re experiencing heartbreak, be it romantic, in your work life, or if you feel let down by […]
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