I woke up today and decided to take it easy–to turn my back on chores and to do’s. The sun is shining, There’s a gentle breeze wafting through the trees. And the birds are tweeting. So I’m going to join in. Just thinking about the day ahead I already … Continue reading →
I’m reading a devotional this year that focuses on how to recover from habits and behaviors we want to change or give up. Each page is an excellent reminder of the importance of continuing to move forward as we get older. Here are some of my favorites: Bathe in … Continue reading →
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” John Muir I ran across this quote and photo in one of my files and I just had to write about it. A few … Continue reading →
“What is the point of being alive if you don’t try to do something remarkable?” John Green, American author. “My purpose is to give you life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10) I like these quotes. God gives each of us a full life. But it’s up to us … Continue reading →
The other day I pulled a book off the shelf that I hadn’t read in a long time. Inner Simplicity by Elaine St. James. I’m pretty good at ‘outer’ simplicity, keeping things orderly and organized, but I can use a refresher when it comes to simplifying my inner life. Here are … Continue reading →
Pray and breathe. Rest and breathe. Sleep and breathe. Speak and breathe. Stop and breathe. Pause and breathe. Why is this important? Because it prompts gratitude. As we draw a breath we’re reminded to be thankful for the gift of life. Come to me all of you who are … Continue reading →
A few days ago I received a flyer in the mail flattering me with the following headline: PREFERRED CUSTOMER SAVINGS OFFER It’s always nice to save a few bucks so I read the remainder of the offer but then decided it wasn’t right for me. Saving money on something … Continue reading →
And may the grace of God help me to make true the following words all the remaining days of my life: She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
Continue reading →I recently attended a beautiful memorial service for my daughter’s father-in-law, Jay, who died earlier this month. We were the same age–84. Jay and his wife Linda were known for their dancing, among other things. I remember a time about ten years ago when they invited my husband Charles … Continue reading →
Trees BY JOYCE KILMER I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A … Continue reading →