by Abbe Rolnick | Sep 25, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations September 2024 Desire- the birds and the bees and the language of love. On my daily walks through the residential areas in Burien, I meet fellow walkers with their dogs, ones who need to get their 10,000 steps in, or the owners of the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Aug 28, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
You learn in the food industry to rotate products, first in, first out to retain freshness and avoid spoilage. Over the last few years, I’ve stretched this policy to my glasses, plates, bowls, and silverware. I didn’t think it was odd until a good...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 24, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations- Independence and Freedom My grandson turned one on July 6th. Simultaneously he gained his first glimpse of independence by moving furniture around, riding in his new toy car and airplane. His mind works faster than his feet,...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 26, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations on Cork June 2024 Abbe in Portugal I wonder at my ignorance. I’m reminded that when we take something for granted a history of discovery, labor, and wonder lies behind the simplicity of what is considered basic. My most...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 30, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
The Little Prince I’m not sure when I first read Antioine De Saint-Exupery’s book, The Little Prince, but it has stayed with me since high school. This month, I re-read the fable and was struck with new messages. Somewhere along the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 21, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations February 2024: Both Sides Now Somewhere between getting ready to leave, reviewing my latest painting, brushing my teeth, and drinking a glass of my self-spritzed water, I lost the fob and key to my condo. I remember my Bubbie and having to hunt for...
