Posts by the Roaring Ellie
Last Call
Death doesn’t take prisoners. It comes for everyone. Death ignores finances, schedules, athletic ability, popularity, and even age. It enters your life as judge and jury and decides independently when your time is up. No discussion – no bartering. Death is a milestone. It marks the end of a person’s time here on earth. It…
Read MoreWhat Are You Broadcasting?
During a small gathering of friends last evening (4 people), an interesting discussion broke out about hope. I thought I would share it with you on this Sunday morning preceding the quarantine. For those of you unfamiliar, our emotions give off a frequency. Imagine it as if we each had our own radio stations and…
Read MoreDon’t Panic
In the past two weeks, I have seen post after post advising (pleading) with people to listen to this one or that from the medical profession as opposed to the politicians who may be “spinning” the information given to the public regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what I know: Since the very beginning of Facebook…
Read MoreA Roaring Ellie Public Service Announcement
Since 2014, my mother has been in my care. Early on in 2015, she began collapsing for no visible reason. Now, when someone in your care is above the age of 85, despite it coming on suddenly – you don’t go through a laundry list of “why” is this happening. You assume this person is…
Read MoreA Cry for Help!
After a weekend of Mardi Gras celebrations, and a wonderful concert experience last night, I awoke to Ash Wednesday. For those of you not Catholic or knowing what Ash Wednesday is: Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. … Ash Wednesday derives its name from the placing of repentance ashes on the foreheads of…
Read MorePromise Her ANYTHING…
Wednesday nights’ debate was broadcast on NBC. I typically watch my favorite back-to-back series of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. Instead, the debate came on – WHAM – right in the middle of my Wednesday night. I do not watch debates as a rule. The last time I recall enjoying a debate was…
Read MoreGolden Opportunity
I am the step-mother of an adult mentally challenged daughter. Developmentally, she is between the ages of 3-5 and is non-verbal. She cannot read, cannot write and will NEVER be employable. As such, she is covered by Medicaid. She has been since she reached the age of 18 – an adult considered responsible for her…
Read MoreDoes it Click?
The Impeachment hearings are behind us (at least for now) and the talk is that our representatives did not vote in ‘our’ best interest. I’m in the camp that believes we spent a ridiculous amount of taxpayer money allowing people to pontificate on national television rather than actually doing some of the good we voted…
Read MoreWhat Are You Saying?
I saw a poll this morning asking, “Should employees be prohibited from wearing MAGA hats to work?” Interesting question. The workplace is to put the needs of the company first. Part of those needs include the well-being of the employees as without employees you will have no company. That being said, what prompts the question? …
Read MoreDon’t Let the Door Hit You…
When my children were young, a very wise, more experienced mother told me, “You don’t tell a child – The next time you do this, I’m going to…” The reason is: THEY JUST DID IT. If you lay out the rules of what should and should not be done, then the consequences come right then,…
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