1 On my way to the Health Food Store to attend their Earth Day special, I spot two men, who may be homeless, sitting on a bench in shade, bundled up against the wind. I feel grateful I can scoot into the store without a jacket, and without engaging with them, since my time feels tight before heading home for an appointment. Later, … [Read more...]
Make Space for Living
Is your life packed to the rafters with things to do and places to be? Do you find yourself feeling behind as you wake up? Did you even get a good night’s rest? Are you able to breathe into the present moments in front of you? Take walks in the forest? I understand. No worries. You’re doing the best you can right now. It’s a start you’re … [Read more...]
I’ll Get Back to You
In the last couple of weeks, life’s given me a repeat lesson, one life’s given me a number of times before. Thank you, life! And beginning today, I believe I will no longer need this lesson. I’m ready to respond differently. Time will tell, of course. I’m hopeful, optimist that I am. It seems fitting that sharing this lesson with … [Read more...]
Do You Have February Pine Needles?
Finding a pine needle on the floor at the end of February spins me back to an afternoon in my former marriage. With Joe on his recliner, and me on the nearby couch, I say I’m bothered about an issue with my parents. My husband says something on the order of, Why are you bringing this up again? I mumble an answer that comes to mind and … [Read more...]
Live Events Trump Television Every Time
Every year, I resolve to watch less television and to attend more live events. That quote was made by a famous National Geographic photographer who was showing amazing slides to my husband's photography group and spouses, and I was happy to see and hear him that evening. I think of his quote every now and then, and I recalled it again this … [Read more...]
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