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)
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Travel Meditations: When Heart Speaks to Heart
Dear Friends, How fast this summer has flown. I've been delayed in getting my blog out because I've been traveling quite a bit: 12 days spent on the east coast and another 12 days in Palm Desert. I've only had a few days in between to get back to a normal routine, if there's anything … Continue reading Travel Meditations: When Heart Speaks to Heart
Gremlins, Goblins & Vultures (the saga of the lost golf swing and what matters most)
Dear Friends, I wish my title had more of a positive tone to it, but since I like to make lemonade out of lemons, it gives me a chance to talk about “sour” moments and how I find redemption. I hesitate to even mention this subject (the lost golf swing) because it seems so trite … Continue reading Gremlins, Goblins & Vultures (the saga of the lost golf swing and what matters most)
Good Samaritans on the Road of Life
Dear Friends, There were a few incidents of late that led me to reflect on the issue of Good Samaritans appearing in one’s life and making all the difference in the world. I’ve been chewing on and reflecting upon this subject and trying to bring the scattered seeds of thought together into one cohesive whole … Continue reading Good Samaritans on the Road of Life
Ukulele Torture…and Rapture
Dear Friends, Glimpsing into the world of retirement, I mentally listed ways in which I might challenge myself and seek new adventures in learning. I like to be a step ahead and set goals and look at the calendar weeks, months in advance. These attributes or shall I say “habits” of looking at past, present … Continue reading Ukulele Torture…and Rapture
Landing in a “New Land”
Dear Friends, I’ve landed in a new land and this particular country’s landscape is more internal, emotional, and subjective than anything else, so it may be a bit challenging to describe it, but I will try and at the same time hope that you, my reader, will plug along with me as I flit here and there … Continue reading Landing in a “New Land”
A Freebird Sunset
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
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”
