May 1, 2022: Planting Seeds of Joy
As Mother's Day approaches on May 8, I am reminded once again of the invaluable lessons I learned from my mom who passed away in 2005. I've always said, "that the best and most important parts of me come
November 28, 2021: How to Savor, Not Just Survive, The Holidays
Black Friday has become the harbinger of the holiday season, kicking off a frantic flurry of advertisements in emails, fliers and television ads, Magazines show beautifully decorated, festive homes with exquisitely set tables filled with delectable goodies. The pressure
August 21, 2021: Making Moments Matter
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” – Omar Khayyam Over the past few weeks, the news media has again been filled with anxiety inducing events. A seemingly endless stream of catastrophes, the resurging pandemic and heartbreaking stories seem
August 15, 2021: The Potential of Perseverance
“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.”Samuel JohnsonB Definition of perseverance: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perseverance Several years ago, we attended a presentation by a gifted nature photographer. He delighted us with the stories
July 25, 2021: Seeking Magic
Our daily walk, exploring the natural world surrounding us, never fails to bring new discoveries. The blooming of a wildflower we've never seen before, the song of a American Redstart serenading us along our meander, the flash of hummingbird
October 4, 2020: Letting Go
“October, the extravagant sister, has ordered an immense amount of the most gorgeous forest tapestry for her grand reception,”Wendell Holmes In contrast to all of the dark negativity and sadness in our human world of 2020, Autumn this year, has provided
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
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
March 15, 2020: Be Like A Bird With A Song of Hope
During the past week, worldwide news has been filled with stories of dismay. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a US national emergency, an international pandemic, resulting in mass closings of schools and events worldwide. Social media platforms are