Perfect Panacea
Miss Sweet Spring has just arrived, yet ten days ago her relative, grumpy Old Man Winter teased us once more by throwing down more white stuff on top of his icy disposition. I don't know about you but, I hope…
Spring Fever, Anyone?
Ready to be done with winter? As someone who lived for forty years high up in the snowy mountains, I have experienced many long winters. One of the best ways to combat cabin fever is to go outside and play, …
See Ya 2021! Hello 2022!
You know that period between Christmas and New Year? I find it confusing and it feels like life, more than ever, is in limbo. I never know what to do with myself. It seems too early to clean-up the Christmas…
So Much to Teach Us
'Twant me, 'twas the Lord." I always told him "I trust you. I don't know where to go or what to do, but I expect you to lead me.' and he always did." ~ Harriet Tubman (c. 1870 -1913)…
The Next Gen
You know what I am excited about? Watching the next generation of women in my family as they progress through their adult lives. Each and every one of them are the type that if someone challenges their abilities, they'd each…
Sunday Star Performers
Last Sunday I returned to one of my favorite places on Earth. It's said to be "One of the top ten topiary gardens in the world," by Architectural Digest. I'm so happy its been reopened after the required pandemic closure.…
Daily Equilibrium
" Balance is the key to everything. What we do, think, say, eat, feel, they all require awareness and through awareness we can grow." - Koi Fresco What is your definition of a perfect summer day? Having more time to…
Expressions Noted
As I walk my neighborhood every morning I've continued to see more signs of creativity appearing on doors, windows and sidewalks made by little children. Thumbs up to all the pictures of rainbows, hearts, crosses, sunshine and other positive…
On Reaching Potential
I find reading affirmations very useful in my life as a motivator. Some other time I will tell you how little notes of positive reinforcement propelled me to write an award-winning memoir. But today's blog is about the sentiment…
Literacy of the Earth
"Our children no longer learn how to read the great book of nature from their own direct experience." -Wendell Berry Sad as it is, in this fast paced world of technology Wendell Berry's statement is hard to argue with. Ever the…