Tuesday Truth: 4/14/26 “Anything”

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Neal Saye

One of our favorite breakfast spots here in Savannah is Le Café Gourmet, a small but very-big-on-flavor spot tucked away on Victory Drive that victoriously specializes in French pastries and sandwiches.

We love chatting with owner Helen and playing with the café’s mascot, Theo.

And best of all, Le Café Gourmet oozes with welcome and goodwill.

Which makes the little, low placard below the coffee bar so very appropriate.

Especially in today’s divided and difficult world.

At my age, I may no longer be able to be anything, but with just a little effort, I know I can be … KIND.

And that’s my …

Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 4/10/26

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. These incredible crab legs at the Tin Fin seafood restaurant near where we are staying for the week in Effingham County GA.

I just opted for a pound, but HR got the “All You Can Eat” Tuesday night deal.

2. Making new friends at Hunter Cattle Company near Statesboro GA.

Especially a friendly cow I named Betsy.

Here’s Betsy and HR co-starring in a little independent film I produced and directed, Good Moo Hunting.

3. Enjoying our last fire (probably) of the season at the farmhouse in southeast Georgia where we are staying this week.

4. The amazing ability to remember.

5. Sensational cinnamon rolls from Ally’s Bakery in Rincon GA.

May you roll joyfully this weekend.

Tuesday Truth

Tuesday Truth: 4/7/26 “Corner Folded Down”

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Neal Saye

I love this delightful, insightful quote I ran across recently.

Haven’t we all had these folks in our lives? For whatever reason, they are not always with us. Childhood friends, school buddies, romantic partners, relatives and loved ones who passed too soon.

I am so very happy and thankful to have a bunch of dog-eared pages in my book. What about you?

Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 4/3/26

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. Palms on Palm Sunday.

2. Savannah‘s azaleas. As usual, they are glorious this spring.

3. I’m grateful for a back … that can hurt.

Two weeks ago today, I had my fourth lower back procedure in the last seven months. This time an RFA—radiofrequecy ablation (whew), “a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat from radio waves to temporarily deactivate nerves sending chronic pain signals to the brain, commonly treating spine and joint pain.” (Thanks, AI.)

Frustratingly enough, I am feeling no relief. The typical time period before feeling if the procedure was effective is 5-7 days. This is day 14. 🙁

But you know what? What I do feel is Gratitude that I have a back that has the ability to hurt.

So there, Universe!

4. Finding yet another Free Little Library! This time across the street from Savannah’s beautiful Daffin Park.

Do you have these little treasures near where you are?

What a Joy of Surprise.

5. My little Easter/Spring displays in our apartment.

May you have a few Displays of Joy in your life this Easter Weekend!

Tuesday Truth

Tuesday Truth: 3/31/26 “But?

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Neal Saye

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“But did you die?”

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On a bumper sticker Robert and I saw the other day as we were driving along Henry Street here in Savannah.

Oh my goodness, did that question and its underlying truth ever hit home!

I often find myself complaining about the LEAST little thing: “If only the temperature could be about five degrees cooler today!”

Or “I just HATE getting a stomach ache!”

But …

Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling?

Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling? 3/30/26

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Neal Saye

I’m still Marveling this Morning at Saturday’s incredible turnout of the very patriotic No Kings Day! protest marches across our beloved nation, and indeed the world.

Thursday Doors

Thursday Doors: “Doors of Wellness” 3/26/27

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Neal Saye

Some years ago I came across two positive quotations which gradually have become a type of “doors” for my mental and physical health. If I remember correctly, I heard them from motivational author and speaker Louise Hays.

“My body knows how to be well and is always trying to move toward wellness.”

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“I listen with love to my body’s messages.”

Both exude such a rightness to me.

I have come to believe that our bodies are more than what we usually think they are. They have a “knowingness” and a “protectiveness” built into their very nature.

They tell us, for example, when we have been eating unhealthfully, and in the very telling, try to persuade us otherwise.

Or our bodies might alert us with shortness of breath or a sudden feeling of “something’s not right” when we are in the shadow of un-safety.

So yes, our bodies want us to be well AND to do a better job of listening to them.

They may seem small, but what wonderfully encouraging “doors” they are.