We moved up the street at the end of March into a fixer-upper needing care and attention, including all that grows. Almost daily, Michael's fiddling outside, removing vines from trees and bushes as he can. A few days ago, we realized that our Azaleas have begun flowering as June enters, out of season. Go, Azaleas! Bloom unencumbered. I … [Read more...]
Happy to Move Again
Call me crazy to write this. So be it. I'm cleaning out and packing, so that we can move up the street, and the idea arose today that I love this part of the process. Cleaning closets, drawers and cabinets is great, allowing me to release what's no longer working. Yes, please. Let me realize that this jacket I don't love can go. … [Read more...]
Cherishing Our Lives
In recent weeks, two people in my arena lost their lives, giving me pause and a deeper sense of gratitude that my life, for now, continues onward. The woman and the man weren't close friends with me, but I casually related to them when our paths crossed, which was lovely. Each interaction enabled us to share positive moments with attendant … [Read more...]
Being Present to a Friend
"My mom needs to go to the ER," Hannah says through Messenger when I don't answer her call; I'm on an evening Zoom meeting that happens twice monthly. I fly into motion, leaving the house in a rush, cruising speedily without speeding, aware that I need to quiet my emotions to drive safely. Since my presence desires to serve Hannah's mom as I … [Read more...]
Where We Land
When's the last time you took a road trip with a friend or loved one? Are you hunkering in to stay safe? Do you feel like hanging on the couch? Is there too much on your plate? I understand. We each experience life as we do, in ways that may be wildly different from one another. Years ago, I hung out, hiding from life, not having fun, … [Read more...]
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