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, I am a bit late submitting a blog entry for the month of July so I'm putting a little pressure on myself to get this particular segment published before the stroke of midnight as the first day of August is on its way. How fast this summer has flown. How fast time flies … Continue reading Travel Meditations: When Heart Speaks to Heart
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”
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
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
