August 16, 2020: Seeds of Positivity
“People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?”Thich Nhat Hanh During these troubled times, it is not uncommon to be filled with
August 9, 2020: Keeping Positive and Sane In A World Going Crazy
I thought 2020 was going to be an absolutely, incredible year for two reasons. One was superstitious, as my lucky number is four (add the 2020 digits together) and the fact that 20/20 meant perfect vision….leading to thoughts of a
August 2, 2020: Child’s Play
Our beloved granddaughters Maya and Zoe are here visiting us. At eight and eleven, they have reminded me once again of the joy and laughter found in play. We love to watch the sunsets here, but this week was
July 26, 2020: A Happy Place
I’m definitely not a morning lark. My brain and body need time after awakening to get into a fully functioning mode. I’ve learned over the years, to give myself permission to allow for the gentle start up of a day.
July 19, 2020: The HeArt of Discovery
To see a World in a Grain of Sand.And a Heaven in a Wild Flower.Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand.And Eternity in an hour.William Blake While the world news continues to spin tales of daily catastrophes, political shenanigans and
July 12, 2020: The Gift of Unexpected Encounters
Yesterday, here in northern Maine, it was a gray, cool day with intermittent showers that left the woods around us with a quiet shimmer. In between the bouts of rain, we headed out to see what was "blooming and
July 5, 2020: The Freedom of Choices
Celebrations for Fourth of July in 2020 were different reflecting the dramatic changes that have occurred worldwide. In the first half of 2020, we've witnessed the devastation of a world wide pandemic and its destructive impact on our
June 21, 2020: Lessons From Our Fathers
Father's Day is a traditional day honoring fatherhood, celebrating the bonds of paternal relationships, as well as the influence of fathers in society. With all of the social unrest in our country right now, I have thought a lot
June 14, 2020: Lessons From A Wildflower
'' Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and