June 21, 2019 Dear Friends, My sister Marilyn recently traveled to Scotland and sent me a photo of the "Praying Hands of Mary" (see photo above) which is located in the longest glen of Scotland, Glen Lyon. It is also known as "Fionn's Rock" and the legend is that Celtic hero Fionn MacCumhaill (Finn … Continue reading Split in Two (when no decision is a decision)
Author: S.G.
Intelligent Disobedience (How to be a happy contrarian)
For many years I drove a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway every evening on my way home, and would regularly come upon scenes matching the opening photo. I felt very blessed, of course, and in my imagination, dark clouds partially obscuring the glory of the sun were a metaphor. It symbolized, for me, that … Continue reading Intelligent Disobedience (How to be a happy contrarian)
The Bliss and Blessings of Five Mile Hikes
Dear Friends, I left the wildflowers and super bloom of the Coachella Valley in late February to spend some time in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was tax time; therefore, it was my task to not only get my taxes done but to get them done for my Mother. So, why not stay awhile … Continue reading The Bliss and Blessings of Five Mile Hikes
Soaring with Eagles ~ (A Kid’s Dream)
🍀"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." (Helen Keller)🍀 I would like to veer off in a different direction and dedicate this St. Patrick's Day blog to my firstborn grandson, 14 year old Donovan, and share about his aspirations and recent accomplishment. Perhaps parents and grandparents will relate to my being especially proud of … Continue reading Soaring with Eagles ~ (A Kid’s Dream)
Even the Desert Blooms
I recently left the California Coachella Valley just when it was awash in beauty, blossoms, and color. This phenomenon ~ when the desert is richly carpeted in thousands of wildflowers ~ is called a "Super Bloom". It happens when a late fall monsoon occurs followed by cold temperatures that lock in moisture. These conditions prepare … Continue reading Even the Desert Blooms
Retirement Musings: One Year Later
Dear Friends, Today is 111 and if I count correctly, 376 days have passed since I retired. Lately, I've fired up more than a few cranial neurons silently musing about the journey. I'm here now in this January 2019 edition of my monthly blog to share with you: 1) what I've learned 2) discuss the … Continue reading Retirement Musings: One Year Later
Light & Shadows (Waiting for Winter Solstice)
Dear Friends, Here is the post I intended to write and send. You probably received a version of it recently with this same photo and title above. Well that was due to an erroneous click (darn it) that prematurely published my post when it wasn't even finished; and I suspect that those of you out … Continue reading Light & Shadows (Waiting for Winter Solstice)
Helping Each Other up the Mountain
Dear Friends, The other day my friend and I went for a hike. It is my friend's intention to train for a hike at the Grand Canyon in summer 2019 and she wants to make sure that she builds up enough stamina and endurance by then so she's not, in her words, holding anyone back. Since … Continue reading Helping Each Other up the Mountain
Greeting The Angel Of Aging
Dear Friends, I use the word "greet" with purposeful intent versus applying terms such as "fighting, tackling or confronting aging". I've also decided to take the phrase "anti-aging" out of my vocabulary. I know where my bread is buttered and who has the upper hand here, and it is not MOI. The one who holds … Continue reading Greeting The Angel Of Aging
Rays of Light, Rays of Hope (making crises work for us)
Dear Friends, My family members and I are always looking for rays of light in the photos we take. Sometimes the light rays are streaking and peaking through branches of trees; at other times they are luminous emanations splayed from clouds. We like to imagine that the light beams are visitations from our loved ones, … Continue reading Rays of Light, Rays of Hope (making crises work for us)
