July 19, 2026 It’s mid-July and the heat has set in. No surprise. However, this summer has brought some new developments that feel like surprises from the universe…..like an unexpected promotion at work, and our decision to buy a house here in Fort Worth. Plot twist! For several years we have dreamed of moving to the Texas Hill Country, without knowing when or how. When we sold our house, the plan was to rent until we could move and buy a house. It’s always amazing how time f

May 22, 2026 Curiosity is an act of vulnerability and courage. Researchers are finding evidence that curiosity is correlated with creativity, intelligence, improved learning and memory, and problem solving.~Brene Brown, Dare to Lead One of my co-workers started a book club at the office, and we are reading Dare to Lead. The above quote inspired me to delve into curiosity and how it can help us navigate this life. Curiosity brings creative awareness through openness, interest,

How do we hold peace in times of uncertainty and turbulence? March 8, 2026 Photo by Severin Höin on Unsplash I have always been fascinated by the change of seasons. March is a transition month here, as cold days subside and warm weather begins to return. It is also a time of turbulence as warm air clashes with cold, windy days are common, and storms can be severe. The birds have returned with song and dance, and we have refilled the feeder. Trees are budding and grass is gre

October 20, 2024 The only meaningful thing we can offer one another is love. Not advice, not questions about our choices, not suggestions...