ME-as I go through this zany, marvelous, difficult experience called: "LIFE"!

On this Christmas, please keep others in mind the sick, the  disabled the elderly and the grieving. These are the people who find it extremely difficult to get out and enjoy Christmas with family. Please be mindful of children whom there are some Children who  find it difficult at Christmas. If you find you have too much, give to those who have little and nothing. Teach your children to be generous, grateful and to give to others willingly and gracefully. And always be mindful of the sick, elderly and disabled and the orphans, widows and the broken. Be kind to everyone and show mercy and grace to those who might be rude or otherwise. They may be fighting a rough  battle we know nothing about. Remember this my dear friends, the best gift you can give is your presence. Let's be there for each other! Be kind. Evelyn Pinto December 15, 2022

  The Gift of Friendship, the Love of a Friend I heard it said that Friends are God’s way of taking care of us. As I think of my friend, Joan McKewen, no truer words have ever been said. Joan walked into my life for the 1st time when I was dwelling in a world of indefinites. As I was growing accustomed through the constant changes in my life, I was still unsure of my own being and purpose in life. Through sicknesses and hospital admissions and discharges, I experienced changes in every aspect of my being. I was living in a state of emotional, physical, social and spiritual pain. And my friends, that’s when Joan entered my life for the 2 nd time and this time she stayed and we emerged into inseparable friends! Joan and I, as best friends, depend on each other, especially for the encouragement and support that we generously give to each other. I can comically tell you of our many adventures of us driving to a store on the other side of Somerville (the city where I ...