June 14, 2026 When I started this blog, my intention and inspiration were to select and savor what each season had to offer. Growing up in an area that had four seasons, I learned to enjoy and appreciate each one differently. The change of seasons was and is especially fascinating to me. The seasons of the earth have shown me how to navigate the seasons of my life, to remember that nothing is permanent, and to look beyond appearances for a larger glimpse of reality. In every

November 23, 2025 Photo by JillWellington on Pixabay Thanksgiving is upon us, and all the sense memories that come with it. As I savor the colors, spices, and aromas of the season, I reflect on gratitude , giving , and grace . When I feed my soul, I find fullness of joy and strength for the day. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). I’ve been reading a Unity bo

June 17, 2024 Last month I wrote about home, and how we create, experience, and care for it. This month I’ve gained a new perspective through working in disaster response for a community that was recently hit by multiple tornadoes. My manager and I, along with a few co-workers, attended a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center event last weekend. Our agency provides long-term recovery support and case management for people impacted by a natural disaster. This is a learning experience

November 17, 2021 Thanksgiving is a celebration of harvest, heritage, and home. The table is a central gathering place where family and...

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These...

December 9, 2021 Ah, the gift list! What can we give? Where do we find it? What can we make or create? How much will we spend? Time,...