Roses for Everyone
I’ve been enjoying the flowers in my garden. But this week the summer heat took out the irises. The potted geraniums began to dry and die, followed by the petunias. I’ve moved them out of the sun and we’ll see…
Cathay
What a beautiful day!
On Friday I had knee scope surgery for a torn meniscus in my right knee. I’ve been hobbling around with one degree of pain or another since the end of January. The surgeon did a simple procedure to remove the…
Why Can’t I Get Motivated?
Someone asked me this question a few weeks ago: Why can’t I get motivated? She’s not the first person who’s asked this, and I’ve asked it a few times myself. Sometimes we’re going along, following our passion and feeling excited…
I’m in the Hot Tub!
Last week I enjoyed a lively conversation with Samara Renee, host of The Hot Tub Club podcast. I’m happy to share the interview with you. You can watch the video: Walking the Camino, A Journey of Self-Discovery – Cathay Reta. …
What Reading & Eating Chocolates Have in Common
It’s Mother’s Day. Perhaps you got a box of chocolates. I’ve been thinking about chocolates a lot lately because I’m reading a book – Tuesdays with Morrie. It’s been around forever, but I never read it until now. I’m enjoying…
The Lawn is Green
The lawn is turning green. The lilacs are blooming and filling the air with their beautiful fragrance. The skies are clear. And I am thankful. Last week I was panicked about the lawn, thinking I surely killed the seed and…
Waiting for a New Green Lawn
I am thankful. I am grateful for so much. Yet, I found myself feeling so depressed this week. Why? We re-seeded our lovely back yard and I’m looking forward to a beautiful green lawn. But it appears I may have…
Gratitude, Truth and Mystery
A few weeks ago I heard someone share a personal manifesto. Sounded interesting, so I started on one of my own. Here are a few excerpts. How about you? What moves you? Inspires you? Causes you to pause and think?…
Appreciation for the Body
This week I’ve been hobbling around in pain with a meniscus tear in my knee and using a cane to walk. For most of the week I was confined to a chair, being waited on by Ray (who did a…
Bridges
Today’s post is a repeat of a post from 2022. It inspires me, and I hope it will inspire you, too. Bridge walking. That’s what has been on my mind this week. Bridge walking – taking me from where I…