A New Walking Path
It was warm yesterday. Bright sun. Cool breeze. Nice walking weather. So I put on my hiking sandals and took off. It’s my first time out for a walk in my new home, the Lewis-Clark Valley. I must say, I…
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It’s a Rainbow
A rainbow. Need I say more? What other natural creation can put such a smile on my face? Rainbows don’t appear daily, so it’s really exciting when shows up. Just because it rains doesn’t guarantee a rainbow will come on…
Did Life Get Difficult? Practice Self-Care
The holidays are filled with wonderful times with friends and family. Usually. But sometimes life throws us a curve we’re not expecting and it doesn’t feel so wonderful. That’s when it’s more important than ever to practice good self-care. I…
Blogging with Purpose
My hiatus away from this weekly blog has been refreshing and meaningful for me. Thank you for bearing with me while I disappeared. I’ve been considering the purpose of this blog, as well as my life purpose, and I’m ready…
Happy Birthday to Me
So I turned 69 and was considering what I will see in my 69th year of living. My answer: Something significant. Something big, audacious. Yes, I will audaciously pursue a bold, full life. By the time I turn 70 I’ll…
Can the “Can’t”
You’ve likely been told to never say “I can’t.” You may have even said it to others. Yet it still falls out of your mouth all of the time, doesn’t it? It may be challenging to eliminate those words from…
Audacious Hope and Unrelenting Joy
What a wonderful start to 2023! I’m proclaiming it as a year of audacious hope and unrelenting joy. I pray for you an ever-growing awareness of how precious and how loved you are. Now is a good time to believe…
Letting Go of Stuff and Living Light
Learning to live with less is one theme often cited as a lesson learned by walkers of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail across Spain. I agree. It is pretty amazing, and freeing, to live 30+ days with only what…
You Are Never Alone
Do you know that you’re never alone? Even when you sit with no one around you, seemingly alone, you are not. You are accompanied by the numerous voices and hearts of those you have sat with over many years. Every…
After the Snow, the Sun Begins to Shine
Today I have a poem, a song, of encouragement to share with you. Even if you have been going through difficult times, there’s always hope for tomorrow. There’s always something good to come. Let’s look for it. May this song…