One of my friends shared an incident in her life that was scary and deeply troubling. She was at a loss as to what to do. Some time later she realized that what had been a near tragedy turned into a blessing. A solution came to her and she … Continue reading →
My friend and I went browsing over the weekend. I spotted this journal in a cute little shop and the title caught my eye. What a thought! Life beginning at the end of my comfort zone. Really? That’s kind of scary since I enjoy my comforts–hot tea, a … Continue reading →
A few days ago I boiled some eggs–medium hard. I love having a few on hand each week for breakfast or for a snack. Then I opened a container of cut-up peaches, took out some greens and fresh blueberries, plopped them into my juicer along with protein powder and … Continue reading →
Thank you for the gift of graceful palm trees, dear Lord. I’m tickled at how easy it is to think of you when I see these stately specimen. They reflect your power and how it cannot be swayed by the storms of life. I’ve watched palms bend in a … Continue reading →
Hi everyone. Today is my 81st birthday–what? How can it be? So I am taking the day off. I’ll be back next Monday. Enjoy your day, as I’m going to enjoy mine.
Continue reading →A friend of mine gave me this cute cup for my birthday one year–not long after my husband Charles died. I appreciated it even more than a condolence card lovely as that is. I did need to giggle more and to chuckle, smile, and laugh out load. I had … Continue reading →
Here are some funny and sometimes not so funny experiences and prayers people have shared with me over the years for one of my books. I can relate to more of them than I like to admit. 🙂 Maybe you can too! God, I’m thankful for the eyes to … Continue reading →
Twice a week we get together at the gym and stretch and bend and twist and turn. I love it. We’re taking care of ourselves individually and as a group and I feel so good when I see these women and men who enjoy these sessions as much as … Continue reading →
“John Muir also known as “John of the Mountains” and “Father of the National Parks”, was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America.” (Thank you, Wikipedia.) His many famous quotations have spoken to me … Continue reading →
This week I’ve spent a fair amount of time handling ‘stuff.’ You know what I mean? Paying insurance premiums, reconciling my savings and checking accounts, meeting with my attorney about my Trust and visiting my investment counselor to update some investments. Whew! I don’t relish any of these tasks. … Continue reading →