A great deal of growing, is growing downwards. . . Sooner or later the process of growing smaller starts, and it is painful at first until you get used to it. – Donald Winnicott We learn from Dendrology and the root structure of woody plants the importance of growing downward. The spread and depth of the root system of a tree are just as big,… Read More
Big Daddy… What is it that makes him so big? His big heart, his big belly, or his big money?” – Brick Pollitt, a character in the “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” My husband and I saw Tennessee William’s play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at the Fulton Theatre. Many may ask, what does estate planning have to do with theatre? The theme… Read More
I needed a housekeeper. My housekeeper of eight years was in rehab, or jail, or both. Don’t get me wrong, he is a very nice guy and I still count him as a friend. But nevertheless, he wasn’t in a position to clean my house. Not to mention do the laundry, tidy up after me and help cook if I was in a tight spot.… Read More