“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn.” ~David Russell My husband and I take regular walks. One of our routes involves a creek crossing over a precarious bridge (see photo above). Inevitably I hesitate, fret, pause, and complain before crossing. More sure of his balance, my…
Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything. ~C.S. Lewis March 11 marked the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus outbreak being declared a pandemic. Since then, one in three Americans has lost a family member or friend to the virus leaving an incredible number of surviving family and friends adjusting to a new and…
As a child I loved singing This Little Light of Mine. The hand motions along with the naming of a person or situation for the light to “shine it all over” made it particularly relatable and fun. Some have labeled it an American Anthem because it’s uplifting and celebratory, with the potential to transform lives.…
It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. ~ A. Conan Doyle When I am at the coast, I enjoy daily brisk walks on the beach as I listen to the rolling waves, breath in the fresh moist air, and watch the seagulls hovering over the…
I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect–they are much more interesting. ~Marc Jacobs Being happy does not mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. ~Gerard Way A couple of weeks ago, as I was driving my 8 year-old granddaughter back to her home,…
“There are three needs of the griever: To find the words for the loss, to say the words aloud and to know that the words have been heard.” ~Victoria Alexander The changes that have come with Covid-19 have hit many of us hard, not only because of the routines, connections, or loved ones we’ve lost,…
There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. ~Leonard Cohen Have no fear of perfection. You’ll never reach it. ~Salvador Dali Navigating the do’s and don’ts during this COVID pandemic is challenging! The other day a neighbor introduced me to her friend who then reached out to shake my hand. Without thinking…
The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy.~ Proverb Creating moments for play, laughter, and joy is vital, especially in the midst of a pandemic and caregiving responsibilities! So go out and get dirty in your garden, play with a child, wrestle with your dog. Find humor…
For it is in giving that we receive. — Saint Francis of Assisi Giving back is as good for you as it is for those you are helping, because giving gives you purpose. When you have a purpose-driven life, you’re a happier person — Goldie Hawn Recently I tuned into an online panel of helping…
“Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you.” Matthew 7:7, NT Some things in life take a little extra effort and creativity to gain a benefit or a reward. Take, for example, the spotting a Great Horned Owl who lives in a wooded area near our home. Most of the…
