A Rose by Any Other Name

by RoseMary Griffith | Jan 23, 2019 | Laughter Musings | 1 |

or, The consequences of starting things as a lark “Rose vs. RoseMary” As my relatives...

Who says being headstrong is a bad thing?

by RoseMary Griffith | Dec 18, 2018 | Laughter Musings | 15 |

Being headstrong is a valuable trait to cultivate in life–as long as it doesn’t also mean self-centered and selfish.

You’re Never Too Old to Laugh and Make Snow Angels

by RoseMary Griffith | Nov 27, 2018 | Laughter Musings | 16 |

I often wonder why I live in Pittsburgh in the wintertime. Even after my ten years out west, the...

Christmas: What does it Mean to You?

by RoseMary Griffith | Nov 27, 2018 | Musings on Grief, Opinionated Musings | 11 |

From a friend’s grandson I hear that the spirit of Santa Claus is more important than the gifts....

Do You Make Distinctions Between Sincerity and Seriousness?

by RoseMary Griffith | Nov 21, 2018 | Musings on Grief, Opinionated Musings | 3 |

It’s time to share a trait that sometimes gets me into trouble. Truth be told, I should...

Do You Marvel at the Differences in People?

by RoseMary Griffith | Nov 14, 2018 | Laughter Musings, Opinionated Musings | 6 |

People are more similar than we are different. What would happen if this week you approached life that way? I love mashed potatoes but lumpy ones. I can’t stand mushy foods.

The Importance of Learning the Art of Conversation

by RoseMary Griffith | Oct 16, 2018 | Practical Musings | 12 |

Is the art of listening dying? Are the relationships too many people have with their notebooks and...

Why Can’t Humans Enjoy a Little Winter Hibernation?

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 27, 2018 | Laughter Musings | 20 |

So look, bear’s do it, why can’t humans? I think that hibernation is a perfectly viable way to...

Which Ghoul Do You Prefer?

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 27, 2018 | Laughter Musings | 28 |

With the new horror movies coming this October featuring villains of all ilk, I’m wondering which...

Lizzie the Airedale and the Odor of Blue Cheese

by RoseMary Griffith | Sep 21, 2018 | Laughter Musings | 2 |

Jackie’s female Airedale smells. Yes, Lizzie sniffs the ground and air around her throughout the...

What is the difference between change and growth?

by RoseMary Griffith | Aug 22, 2018 | Laughter Musings, Opinionated Musings | 10 |

Many years ago, a younger colleague unequivocally and with great wisdom boldly asserted that no...

The Reverse Yield City of Pittsburgh

by RoseMary Griffith | Aug 4, 2018 | Laughter Musings, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 0 |

The proper way to yield: If I’m on the highway and someone is coming from a ramp to get on, I move into the left lane—if I can. If I can’t the ramp-driver has to stop. Not so in my city.

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