"We are sturdy beings. But in many ways, we are fragile. We can accept change and loss, but this comes at our own pace and in our own way. And only God can determine the timing." (The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie) Dear Friends, It was my initial thought to title my … Continue reading When Life Serves Up a Shock Wave
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Re-Post: Split in Two (when no decision is a decision)
Note to readers: My apologies - you may have received this post more than once due to WordPress idiosyncrasies and operator error! If so, please disregard but many subscribers did not receive the post when I published on June 21, so I am re sending. Please bear with me as I give this … Continue reading Re-Post: Split in Two (when no decision is a decision)
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
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
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
