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
June 7, 2020: Creativity in Times of Challenge
The challenging times of a pandemic have continued to impact our daily lives, economically, personally and socially. Our country is in a state of turmoil with protests against racism, reminiscent of the Civil Rights movements during the sixties. There seems
May 31, 2020: What’s In A Name?
Only three more carloads to go! Every June, my husband Ron and I begin the transition of packing up our life and moving 6 hours (300 miles) north to our camp on a lake that borders Maine and Canada.
Memorial Day 2020: In Honor of Heroes
"A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom." Bob Dylan We celebrate and honor our military branches twice a year….Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. But the thread of their dedication weaves through the very
May 17: A State of Serendipity
noun: serendipity; plural noun: serendipities the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way."a fortunate stroke of serendipity" Spring has come late this year to New Hampshire. The cold temperatures have lingered and we even had 5
May 10, 2020: A Mother’s Love
Mother’s Day 2020, a time when many of us are separated from our families. Sheltering at home requires safe distancing from loved ones, especially if they are elderly or have underlying health issues. Technology, from the internet to phone calls,
May 3, 2020: Tiny Changes
“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” ― Mother Teresa As the directive “shelter at home” will be in place for another month, we continue to adjust to the changes in our lives. We’ve settled
April 26, 2020: Planting a Different And/or New Life
We are now entering our fifth week of sheltering at home. Over the past month, like many, we've settled into our "new normal" with our regular routines turned topsy turvy. Face masks and gloves are now part of our
April 19, 2020: The New Normal
We're now entering our fourth week of being "sheltered at home" during the Covid-19 pandemic. We've adjusted to our new life style. By the door hangs our face masks along with hand sanitizers. Any errands are restricted