A Carpenter Nails It
"...change... to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." ~ Socrates This story struck a chord within me so strongly I wanted to share it with our readers. It came to my attention…
Come Alive
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard Thurman This past Sunday, the new Spiritual Center at the United Methodist…
When the Light Shines
"Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul." ~ Unknown Above Photo: Indoor Labyrinth - Spiritual Center, United Methodist Church, Steamboat Springs, CO Above photo: Interior of Spiritual Center, Steamboat Springs, CO When the…
Pondering Virtue
"He who works with his head and his hands and his heart is an artist." ~ St. Francis Assisi I've been sowing thoughts about faith and personal fulfillment. My latest ponderings have led me to Virtue Science. Have you heard of it?I…
Finding the Words
"Gratitude is the energy of faith." ~ Unknown On this day I'm feeling grateful for my blessings to those who have made contributions to my development as a writer simply through their love, interest and friendship. About a week ago I made a discovery…
Come! Sit and Ponder
"Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of art." ~ Frank Lloyd Wright It's time to share a good news story! How many of you have read The Giving Tree to your child? It's one that I…
Yarns of a Pioneering Life
"Never estimate the power of a woman with a sewing machine." ~ Unknown A few weeks back I had the pleasure of presenting "Sew the Heart" to the Yampa Valley University Women, a diverse group of ladies. Like myself, many are not natives…
Making Sense of Snowflakes
I've been thinking a lot about snowflakes lately. Here in the high country of the Rocky Mountains we've had 200 inches of the white fluff and its still January. It's piled high and winter has only just begun. For those…
Gospel Spirit
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. ~ Luke 2:40 Last Friday evening my husband and I gave ourselves an early Christmas present. Tickets to the Steamboat Chamber…