Faith Archives ~ Musings From a Redhead

Observing Versus Complaining – What are the Differences?

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 20, 2019 | Opinionated Musings | 4 |

In lieu of the tragedies in the world at large and serious events in our individual lives, I’ve...

Zing … what is it? Who wants it? Why?

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 14, 2019 | Opinionated Musings | 6 |

What is that elusive, exciting zap of almost palpable emotional electricity you feel when being...

You Never Know the True Strength of Women

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 9, 2019 | Opinionated Musings | 0 |

You never know how strong a woman is until she loans you her power and fortitude. Sisterhood...

Living Beneath the Surface of Our Lives

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 8, 2019 | Opinionated Musings | 24 |

People are endlessly interesting. We humans are entertaining and unusual and quirky and have unique backgrounds and experiences and passions. What’s not to enjoy? Ah, but to find out these aspects of each other, we have to dive deep and share what lives on the inside of our hearts.

The impact of The 9/11 Memorial & Museum

by RoseMary Griffith | Aug 30, 2019 | More USA, Musings on Grief, New York, Travel Musings | 8 |

In New York City for a wedding, we picked that afternoon to go to Ground Zero. It was smart to...

Finding Joy in Choosing to Travel the Road Less Taken

by RoseMary Griffith | Aug 19, 2019 | Laughter Musings, Opinionated Musings, Travel Musings | 19 |

I’ve been doing that all my life, sometimes intentionally, sometimes going with the flow. I’ve been taking new roads throughout the journey of my life, sometimes with intention, sometimes following life’s flow with no clear idea...

What’s Your One Word Epithet?

by RoseMary Griffith | Aug 3, 2019 | Musings on Grief | 42 |

Scrivener’s dictionary lists the noun definition for “epithet” as, “an adjective or descriptive...

Forward Acceleration is a Vital Part of Life

by RoseMary Griffith | Jul 29, 2019 | Opinionated Musings | 9 |

Losing those we love When we experience deep loss, going on with life doesn’t mean forgetting the...

The Vulnerability of Apologizing at the Wrong Times

by RoseMary Griffith | Jul 23, 2019 | Practical Musings | 7 |

“I’m sorry.” How many times do you utter those words at the wrong times? For the wrong reasons? When you don’t begin to mean it? Apologizing is essential when it’s meant sincerely, but saying it at inappropriate times … not such a good idea.

Getting Up Each Day After the Death of Loved One

by RoseMary Griffith | May 13, 2019 | Musings on Grief | 23 |

The process of dealing with grief starts with talking about it. Whether the loss is accident, disease or suicide. Sharing grief is one way to process what has happened.