Plant a Seed
I was reflecting on my life this week, feeling grateful for so many opportunities and so many people who’ve encouraged me. I thought of how often we don’t realize the imprint we have on someone else’s life. I thought of…
Category Gratitude
Passion in the Garden
My garden is a challenge. I’m not really a gardener, but I think I could be. Maybe. This quest started in 2015 when my doctor asked me, “What do you do for fun?” I sat motionless, thinking, and hoping that…
Let Freedom Ring. Indeed!
It’s July 4th weekend – Let freedom ring! It’s a time to consciously appreciate this beautiful country. Coincidentally, it was also July 4th three years ago that I set out for Spain . . . for a walk to freedom.…
I Missed Out on Spring
The other day I was lamenting that I had missed out on Spring. I was sad that in the Pacific Northwest we went straight from Winter to Summer, cold to hot. I had wanted to have a nice long Spring.…
Tribute to My Father
It’s Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads! It occurs to me to maybe write something about my father. There’s a lot I could say, but I’ll settle on the most unexpected conversation I ever had with…
Tribute to My Mother
It’s Mother’s Day and I’m reminded that I am my mother’s daughter . . . and that’s not bad. My mother was a good woman, very giving and kind. She was a beautiful woman. I haven’t always appreciated that. As…
Welcome Sunshine!
The sun is shining! That makes me want to kick my heels and dance. It makes me smile. It makes me feel hopeful. That’s because I live in the Pacific Northwest where we’ve had clouds, snow and rain for some…
I Am Thankful.
We celebrated Thanksgiving this week. I did a lot of reflecting on the blessings in my life and on the many things for which I am thankful. Maybe you did, too. Here is my short list. I am thankful for…