Life’s Edits
“Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.”– Raymond Lindquist "This is ridiculous," I said to myself, as I tossed my old walking shoes into the trash. The shoes should have been discarded a long time ago. There…
Let the Sunshine
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. ~Henry Ward Beecher The other day it was cloudy; the first overcast day in a long, long time. We've had such a long streak…
Autumnal Migration
Someone once said "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." Soon I am going to settle in and experience life in Bel Air, right smack dab in the Heart of Harford County. Back in June the…
Sunny Outlook
“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.” ― Joseph Campbell, A Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of Living In this last quarter of the year, I'm…
The Gift of Time
I am the first one to admit I'm not one to "drop in on people" without being invited. Perhaps it is because I don't like to inconvenience anyone over anything. I figure whatever someone else has on their to-do list…
Beautiful Expression of Love
Summer is not complete without a special road trip story. What a beautiful expression of love this grandson has given his grandmother! A more meaningful way to spend the gift of time together could not have been spent in better…
Grace Place
I've often heard coming to a place of grace described as "living in of state of contentment." In every situation, when life becomes stormy there is a bright spot. Perhaps if we can find a beam of light in the…
The Art of the Flutterby
How could one possibly turn down an opportunity to be involved with a special art sale of botanical art illustrations? I feel excited to be given the opportunity. Who better to interpret the life cycle of the monarchs than an…
A Year Long Journey
Have you ever taken a year to study a book? I'm about to wrap up this experience. I and a small learning circle of people from Mays Chapel United Methodist Church have been on a quest pondering the writings of…
Providing Appreciated Space
Last fall I joined in on a book club at the Church of the Good Shepard in Ruxton, Maryland. I am grateful for this space where our members can meet and communicate about our joint interests. We have a thirst for…