A Toast to Laughter
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 … Continue reading →
Category Archives: General
Ooopsy Doopsy!
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. đŸ™‚ Maybe you … Continue reading →
Fun With Friends
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 … Continue reading →
The Mountains Are Calling . . .
“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, … Continue reading →
Taking Care of Business
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 … Continue reading →
Becoming a Stream in the Desert
My father-in-law Charlie Flowers loved to tell the story of how a friend came to his rescue on Black Tuesday in 1929, the day Wall Street crashed and banks closed for good. Charlie had planned to withdraw some cash from … Continue reading →
Luminous Darkness
I’ve been following the writing and teaching, as some of you know, of Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest who directs the Center for Action and Contemplation (cac.org) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ve learned so much from him about how to … Continue reading →
Nice to Meet You!
I attended the local symphony one recent Sunday afternoon. Now that my husband is gone I renewed my annual subscription for just one seat. Occasionally the one beside me (the one Charles occupied) is empty as most people seem to … Continue reading →
Lending a Helping Hand––to Myself!
I’ve decided to make some changes to my life this new year. Maybe you’re doing the same. For example: I’m hiring a cleaning service once a month. I’m hiring someone to repot my house plants. I’m spending some of my … Continue reading →
Happiness is an Inside Job
I’ve heard this quote many times over the years but it popped up again when I was mulling over the wonderful weekend of my grandson’s wedding in Ohio a couple of weeks ago. As family and friends gathered to celebrate … Continue reading →