Category: On Life & Love

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

I have been on hiatus for two weeks, a much needed break and necessary to get me to where I was going. Sunday morning is a good day to get back in the saddle. I came across a story that lit a spark in my heart, and I hope by reading it – it, too,

When speaking of a person having 20/20 vision it usually refers to the clarity or sharpness of their vision. Given that description, I began to ponder about what the year 2020 brought to the world and if perhaps the Universe was delivering a clear and concise message about opening our eyes to the changes it

The changes that the new world has introduced has left many of us floundering. Have you been plagued with foggy, disjointed thoughts? Have you found yourself dwelling on past misgivings? Is the dialogue that is in your head stopping you from enriching your spirit and the spirit of others? Begin today in moving yourself toward

Dear Beach, I think about you all the time. You have always responded to these thoughts with thoughts of your own. On my morning walks, you meet me with soft lapping waves and a wondrous backdrop for meditative thoughts. On a hot island afternoon, your sun warms my shoulders and delivers manatees that float by