December 16, 2024 December is the month when the trees are most vibrant and stunning around here. I’ve been struck by their brilliance as...

November 17, 2024 It has taken considerable thought and reflection to know what to write this month. I’ve been sitting with a mesh bag of...

September 15, 2024 As you approach the new season, savor your summer treasures and give thanks. Choose to travel lightly, to bless and...

May 19, 2024 It’s been one year since we began calling this place home. When we moved in, the mimosa tree was in full bloom with its...

March 2024 Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God. -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin I decided it’s time to pull out my Anne Lamott...

January 15, 2024 I have always loved January for the pause and possibilities woven into it. Following the busy holiday season, it is a...

February 19, 2023 I had a blog reflection started for Valentine’s, but it just didn’t come together. I was too tired and the time too...

December 28, 2022 This is one of my favorite weeks of the year as we linger in the afterglow of Christmas. It feels like a sacred pause...

September 18, 2022 Just do the next right thing Take a step, step again It is all that I can do The next right thing. I won’t look too...

September 4, 2022 At the end of a scorching, dry summer, finally there was a pattern change. It came just as my dad was slipping away...

August 14, 2022 It was one year ago that Art and I moved my dad from assisted living into memory care. We honestly thought he was dying....

June 26, 2022 “Joy is the most infallible sign of the Presence of God.” I’ve come to believe that joy is like a hidden treasure buried...

June 12, 2022 I’ll take care of me for you, and you take care of you for me. –Jim Rohn One of the greatest gifts we can give our loved...

February 20, 2022 “Take note of this: Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” --James 1: 16 One of the intentions I...

November 24, 2021 Autumn and Thanksgiving hold such treasures that I am always reluctant to let go and move into the next season. I think...

November 4, 2021 Don’t you love this season of holiday baking, cooking, and celebrating? It’s cold and rainy here today, and I am...