August 1, 2021: Coming Full Circle
The definition of the expression “comes full circle,”refers to when something completes a cycle, and returns to its beginnings. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/come-full-circle East Grand and Sucker Lakes Twelve years ago, we accomplished a long held dream of ours when we bought our camp
March 7, 2021: Stepping Stones And Letting Go
During this past year, the pandemic has led to many changes in our lives; from how we interact with others, to where and how we both work and play. While technology has given us tools to function, we’ve had to
December 6, 2020: Standing in the Cold
it was the snowflakes that fascinated me most”. — Wilson Alwyn Bentley. The first blizzard of the season has hit us here in New Hampshire. Weather newscasters offer warnings of the danger of going out as well as dire predictions of snow falls
September 13, 2020: Finding Balance
“Joy lifts us up into the heavens, while grief pulls us down into the earth, and in this way they both help us maintain our emotional balance.”― Jessica Moore We were devastated this week to receive a dire medical diagnosis about
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
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 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 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,
December 29, 2019: The Power of Reflection
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Serren Kierkegaard At the end of December, a common tradition is to consider the past year and make resolutions for the new one. If you view life as a tapestry
February 16, 2019: Footprints on our Souls
“Do not be afraid to travel a new path; It may be the way to find what you’ve been looking for all along.” Anonymous Last Thursday was Valentine’s day, a holiday dedicated to the love in our lives. During dinner that