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
December 22, 2019: Unexpected Gifts
The holiday season of December actually begins in October, where retailers begin their onslaught of advertisements and displays promoting the fantasy of creating a designer decorated home filled with beautifully wrapped gifts, and chef worthy meals. It is easy to
December 15, 2019: Changing Traditions
The human soul can always use a new tradition. Sometimes we require them.” Pat Conroy There are many things I love about the holiday season; from the festive decorations and music, to the special foods and the joy of finding a
November 3, 2019: Seeking Simplicity
"Live is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Confucious Seeds of Ideas Having a creative brain, ensures that ideas are continually popping in and out, often cluttering up the clarity of what is real or even possible. These ideas
September 22, 2019: Morphing From Night Owl to Morning Lark
“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” ~ Lemony Snicket I used to call myself a night owl. Once the sun would
May 12, 2019: A Mother’s Legacy of Lessons and Love
In honor of Mother’s Day 2019, my inspiration was to write about the mothers I've been blessed to have had in my life. These mothers have come at various times and in the different forms of family and friends
April 7, 2019: Travelers on a Journey
“Everyone you meet is a part of your journey, but not all of them are meant to stay in your life. Some people are just passing through to bring you gifts; either they're blessings or lessons.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The