Bernadette A. Sahm

by Bernadette A. Sahm I remember you said, “Kentucky Fried Chicken always tastes better on the boat.” I remember you as a toddler walking down the stairs with bed head hair created by undoing your braids. I remember all the times you protected me and looked out for me. I remember drunk nights that started in a bar and turned into a house dance party. I remember first days on the job and…

by Bernadette A. Sahm When was the last time you read a book from cover to cover? When was the last time you watched the sun come up or sunset? When was the last time you went a day without electronic devices? When was the last time you volunteered or helped out a neighbor? When was your last spa day, haircut, mani and pedicure? When was the last time your rode your bike, horse,…

What are you passionate about? I absolutely love and am passionate about acts of love and kindness. Today while wading in the water at the beach, I was picking up shells and stones. A little boy about ten years old came up to me and handed me three perfect seashells. I said, “don’t you want them?” His response “no they are for you!” I was stunned and replied “you are such a sweetheart” he just…

What are the most important things needed to live a good life? By Bernadette A. Sahm The first thing that comes to mind as the most important things needed for a good life is peace, love and good health. Living without worry and living in peace and with love are by far the most important things to live a good life. Good health is also important. As for possessions a nice home and car or cars…

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? The top three books that have impacted my life and meant something to me are 1) Charlottes Web 2) The Four Agreements and 3) Women and The Blues: Passions that Hurt Passions that Heal. As a child I loved Charlottes Web and living on a farm in northeast Pennsylvania, I could relate to farm animals. I loved the story and the talking animals…

What personal belongings do you hold most dear? By Bernadette A Sahm My most dear “personal belongings” are probably three being 1) my framed Christening outfit handmade by my grandmother 2) my diamond engagement ring and 3) the flag presented to me after the 21-gun salute for the funeral of my first husband. My grandmother knit and gifted me this four piece Christening outfit at my baby…

by Bernadette A. Sahm It has been 16 years since I wrote my book titled Halfway Home The First 50 Years, I was just 50 years old at that time. Today I am definitely on the other side of 50 at 66 years old now. In many ways living my best and most peaceful and happy life. But what have I learned during these past 16 years? What is meant for you will find you All anger and anxiety are a waste…

What does freedom mean to you? Freedom to me is choice, when I can make my own choices. The times I feel most free are on a good lengthy roadtrip. I love that in our country the United States of America we have the freedom to choose where we live and how we live. We choose where we want to go. Freedom is also so much of what we expect and take for granted like clean drinking water and fresh…

By Bernadette A. Sahm That Mallard swims alone He is in the pond again Sometimes, rarely there are 3, 4. or 5 of them Most days its just that one duck What gives? I think to myself Where are all your friends Why are you alone again Where did they go Why did they leave That one Mallard alone in the pond He seems so content All by himself I enjoy watching him swim and play Then too I…

by Bernadette A. Sahm From the time I was a little girl I wanted to be a mother. When my youngest sister was a tiny baby, my mother would wake me up to calm her down. It was during the night when Iris cried that I was called upon to comfort her. Her tiny fingers would wrap around my index finger as I would rock her back to sleep. When I was twelve years old, I started babysitting for a Baptist…

What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? I love all the holidays! It’s so fun to celebrate all of them. If I had to choose it might be 1) Thanksgiving 2) Easter and 3) Christmas. For me Thanksgiving represents gratitude and being thankful but it’s also sweater weather and harvest season. It’s a beautiful time of year with the seasonal color changes in nature, I love a good…

When do you feel most productive? Being productive has always been important to me! When I was working it was about setting goals and achieving them. In retirement it is about staying active whether it’s making food, working out at the gym and writing. Maintaining good health and practicing what that entails for me always makes me feel productive. When making food like baking a cake or a pie,…

By Bernadette A. Sahm There is something so rewarding about cleaning and having a clean house. Yesterday while our precious pooches were being groomed, we decided to do some deep cleaning. It’s been a cold messy winter with freezing temperatures, snow, ice, rain and more that all contributed to the need for a deep clean. We stripped the beds and did four full loads of laundry, cleaned the…

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? Two years ago we sold our home of 34 years and moved into our beach house in Rehoboth Beach. We quit our jobs, retired, sold our primary residence and moved out of state! It was a huge decision and entailed clearing out a four bedroom and three bathroom home complete with an in ground pool and fireplace place. It was located in…

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? A great question! Many years ago a little child confided in me that a man who married into our family had abused them. My mouth dropped open and I didn’t want to believe them. I would repeat back their story and change a fact and they always corrected me. They were telling the truth! After some time…