Dear Friends, I am approaching the sunset of my life; I just experienced my last day at the job I've had for almost 30 years. I could easily emote about all the ups and downs that I have experienced over my decision, and I have endeavored to stay present with my feelings. My work in Alanon … Continue reading A Freebird Sunset
Author: S.G.
Lessons Merry and Scary: Part II
Exactly one month ago at Thanksgiving I was ruminating on life's sweet and sour lessons and approaching them from a neutral stance, i.e., lessons aren't good or bad, they just are, and they are there for our growth. Now here I am at Christmas time with more lessons to share! Isn't that too funny… the lessons … Continue reading Lessons Merry and Scary: Part II
An Attitude of Gratitude
Tis the season to be grateful. Grateful for every lesson that comes my way. The lessons both sweet and sour. Of course, we are not limited to Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude… an attitude of gratitude has no limits on it and we are all free to exult in a state of thankfulness all year … Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude
Thinking about “Think”
Dear Friends, I was all set to submit a new entry on my blog when the Santa Rosa/Sonoma/Napa fires unleashed their hellish fury. I had family affected and evacuated, and family fighting on the fire lines. It really did give me something to think about and especially to worry about. It was a very tender … Continue reading Thinking about “Think”
The Conjuring Coin
I recently had the delightful pleasure of sharing a mini vacation with my daughter and grandson. It was the first airplane ride for the three year old and I was excited to be able to share it with him. The three of us sat at an airport café having snacks before our flight and … Continue reading The Conjuring Coin
Tribute to a Father
It's my Father's birthday today, August 24, 2017. He would have been 88. He passed away 8 years ago on June 17, 2009. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. I was encouraged by a writer friend (www.readsuzette.com) to submit the story of my Father's experience of an … Continue reading Tribute to a Father
The Tail of a Whale
Some folks may surmise that I am getting ready to offer up an exaggerated whale of a tale, but I seriously wish to recite a tale about the tail of a whale. Climbing to the top of a Pacific coast bluff on a late Friday afternoon, undeterred by winds picking up, I focused my sights … Continue reading The Tail of a Whale
The Blank Screen
A big life change for me is looming. I am set to retire in a few months and I am having bouts of anxiety about these changes. I'm more of a swooning bundle of trepidation than of grace these days, with goose bumps rippling up and down my limbs. People tell me that once I do … Continue reading The Blank Screen
Slowing it down
I recently heard someone say in a self-help YouTube video that she "woke some people up, but it was too early for them and they crashed and burned". Or words to that effect. Something struck me about that statement and I immediately responded internally that no one can take full responsibility for waking up others. Perhaps a … Continue reading Slowing it down
A Little More Quiet, S’il Vous Plait
I naturally wake up any time between 5am – 6am. I really don't consider myself a morning person, but when I wake up early naturally, it's as if my brain has suddenly flipped a switch and turned on and I feel quite clear headed. If somehow I trick myself to falling back asleep, I tend … Continue reading A Little More Quiet, S’il Vous Plait
