Suddenly I am seeing signs of fall all around me. Though the green leaves of most trees are still vibrant, some leaves are beginning to turn colors and the start of fall is in the air. It reminds me that the seasons turn even though many of us would cling Read more…
Today is the first day of August already. Good morning, Happy Saturday, and Happy August I am thankful that everything is still looking green and lush — not many signs of fall. Yesterday on my walk in the neighborhood I was reminded once again of the joy of simple things. Read more…
I spent much of my life believing that if only I did the right thing, learned the right stuff, became the perfect person, then I would be okay. It took me a long long time to learn that there is no magic “fix” for life. Do these words sound true Read more…
It’s the time of year that has me Dreaming Flowers Ah, it’s the time of snap dragons, zinnias, coneflowers, black-eyed susans, bee balm and more! Lush mid-summer bouquets of flowers, sweet corn, fresh green beans, cucumbers, fresh herbs, new potatoes—all of these things and more were bountifully heaped at the Read more…
Life doesn’t always give us a smooth path to travel. Sometimes there are bumps in the path and unexpected detours. Bumps in the path There are all kinds of bumps in the path that we encounter in our lives—job loss, relationship problems, illness, divorce, injuries, floods, tornadoes, fires, and the Read more…