Author Archives: thisihumblyspeak

I am a fortunate woman, and I consider my good fortune not as an indication of personal merit or entitlement, but as an obligation to recognize the needs of others. I am also a happy woman,  but unfortunately, seldom is … Continue reading →

Sometimes, I lose my real sense of direction in life. Sometimes, the hats I wear and my tendency to respond positively to requests cause me to become distracted and shift from my true compass, the one that says I care … Continue reading →

 (For all the women in honor of International Women’s Day)    It was a beautiful March morning and I was touching base with Deegeen Dzila again. “I’m glad you’re visiting,” she said. She sounded unusually alert. I poured my coffee. … Continue reading →

For years, for what seems like forever in my life, I’ve known Deegeen Dzila. In her younger days, Deegeen Dzila knew pretty much everything. She was a fighter for pacifism and human rights among her own with weapons of the … Continue reading →

The timer on my outdoor lights was off. The lights came on too early in the afternoon and with the longer days of spring and summer, they needed to be set forward. Today, I did just that. As I punched … Continue reading →