• Ted DeGrazia
    Creativity,  Thoughts

    DeGrazia

    I have a love affair with the Southwest. I lived in southern Arizona for two years in the early 1970s, and that’s where my love affair began. Everything about the environment seemed to agree with me—the Spanish architectural influence, the…

  • Working at home
    Little Ones,  Thoughts

    Working From Home

    I’m not a habitual teleworker.  I enjoy going to the office every day and only stay home if there’s inclement weather like we’ve had for the past several days.  It’s a struggle for me because I continue to get dressed…

  • Tree of Doves
    Thoughts

    Peace on Earth

    As I close out one year, I like to look back and think about whether I made a difference for anyone. Then, I think about what my plan will be for moving forward into the new year. I do make…

  • Apple
    Thoughts

    Finding My Roots

    A story told is a life lived; here is more of my story. I don’t dwell on the “What-ifs.”  The What-Ifs serve no purpose because they never happened.  I focus my energy on the “What-Was” because the What-Was is why…

  • Labrador Puppy
    Thoughts

    Ginger Cats

    I received my first holiday gift of the season.  My own “sippy cup” with a sweet Christmas ginger cat motif.  This was made and gifted to me by one of my co-workers, and I love it.  There’s always a story,…

  • Pay it Forward
    Thoughts

    Good Deeds

    During the month of June, I decided that I wanted to perform 74 Good Deeds as a way of celebrating my 74th birthday.  Engaging in good deeds not only helps others but also provides a sense of fulfillment and purpose…