What do you think of when you hear the word footstool?

A footstool is defined as something that you put your feet on to raise them off the floor or ground when you are sitting.

Today we refer to a footstool as an ottoman. Ottoman is considered the proper name. An ottoman is defined as a  low upholstered seat, or a footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid.

But where did the word ottoman come from?

The  word Ottoman is a historical an...

Many times in our life we find ourselves struggling and keep it to ourselves.  Someone comes to us and asks,  “How are you?” and we respond, “Fine,” when we really aren't.  The word itself is meant in a very de-emphazied manner, a small word with little meaning of truth. 

My mother-In-law, God rest her soul, had the perfect acronym for the word “‘FINE’ - Frustrated, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional.” This acronym, I believe fully describes the emotions most of us are truly fee...

There is a lot of confusion at this current time with illness and the isolation we have been forced into. The places we normally would go to such as the movie theaters, bowling alleys, etc. are all closed. How are we to take time to enjoy ourselves?

I work in a memory care unit. On many occasions  we have musicians come in and play for the residents. Kids come in from schools and join the residents for activities I have planned for them as a group. Our situation at this time is much different,...