Opposing ideas. . .

F. Scott Fitzgerald said, "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to holdtwo opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." His statement seems to apply to the current political climate.How do we retain the ability to function with all the conflict on every front?

Mourning a Friend

Sue Hall, a friend and work colleague of my husband's, retired last Friday at age 62 and died in her sleep that night. We were profoundly affected by her sudden and unexpected death. Sue, an LPN, was a favorite of people from all walks of life. Her amazing sense of humor, birthday parties that included a street dance in her small home town of Arrow Rock, her artistic work. . .all combined to make her a one-of-a-kind individual.

We can learn from her life that seemed too short: Live each day to the fullest, give of yourself to others, create beauty, learn, grow, and change, do not put off doing the things that you love and celebrate life's special occasions. The world will not be quite the same without Sue Hall.