Category: On Life & Love

I love that we spend one day of the year in gratitude for all the graces we have realized in this life so far. I am on a campaign to extend that expression to the other 364 days. It is a habit that anyone can form, and an embodiment that we all can easily adopt.

I want to leave this world with the assurance that I have left nothing unsaid. When I go forward, I want the people I have walked with to be assured they know everything there was to know. I do not wish to have questions remaining when there is time in these days to answer them.

The universe has slowed its harried pace. I think most will agree that there is now more time to devote to improving ourselves and our outlooks. Cultivating knowledge has always been a passion for me. I love learning new things, and am always excited to delve into something that interests me and find out exactly

This is story about survival.  Steering through adversity is something that has no user’s manual.  It is often a make-it-up as you go kind of thing.  I was struck this weekend by two events that I watched on TV. The first item that struck a chord in me was Tiger Woods and his remarkable finish

This is a story about decency. The end of the week is the perfect time to take a break and immerse oneself in the magnificence of our universe. Sitting under a Sea Grape tree delivers just the right mindset for a Friday afternoon. Once I nestled in, I began thinking about human decency and what

“God understands us when we try to love.” — Dorothy Day, Activist for Women’s Suffrage/Social Justice. I’ve been obsessed with angels of late. I seem to feel them around more than ever. Are they delivering something to me, or am I failing in some respect and it is believed I need guidance? Regardless, I am receiving

I thought a little humor would be nice way to start off your day. I came upon this image and had to laugh out loud when I saw it. While it may not speak to some, it amused me to no end as I have been obsessed with ‘G-I-A-N-T-S’ since first discovering Roald Dahl’s wonderful

The other day, I came across a compelling photo of my granddaughter sitting on the floor of her gym, and the first word that came to mind was resilience. This is not such an odd thought to have, this child was made from material that when stretched will bounce back to its original shape. That

There is a line from a favorite John Prine song that reads “I am old woman, named after my mother. My old man is another child that’s grown old.” Where is it certainly true that the Professor is a child at heart and even more so as he ages, the truest ring in the line

It is really quite simple.  The idea that happiness is elusive or just beyond our grasp is flawed.  Anyone can become happy no matter their circumstance.  The secret is called gift giving. Do you know how you feel when you’ve done something nice for someone and they show immense gratitude?  You are tickled right down