I recently finished a class with a group of women committed to facing and dealing with some of the painful relationships we’ve had in the past and present. Each of us experienced a myriad of emotions during the three-month weekly sessions. Anger, grief, sadness, disappointment–you name it. But … Continue reading →
Did you know that loving and being loved can boost your immune system, reduce cardiovascular disease and depression, and lead to a longer life? What an amazing prescription! Instead of looking to medicines alone to alleviate the physical and emotional aches and pains of life, we can turn to … Continue reading →
One of my readers emailed me with a couple of her cute senior moments. Even though we’re in a serious and uncertain time, a smile or a giggle can go a long way. “The first one,” she said, “after Bible Study last month, I decided to take out your … Continue reading →
I’ve been a complete nut the last couple of months, studying for my DL renewal and the REAL ID, which is required of each of us who drive, by Oct. 1, 2020. Unless you prefer to use your passport when you travel in the US and/or abroad. I took … Continue reading →
I love this bit of advice and encouragement I read during my morning meditation and prayers–from The Spirit of Ireland, a book of daily devotions that my friend Margaret gave to my husband and me after our trip to Ireland in 2012. I still read its wisdom each day. “A … Continue reading →
I think about words a lot, as well as their meaning. Although I try to be original in my expression, and provide readers with fresh images, I sometimes catch myself falling into a tunnel of cliches. But fortunately there is light at the end of this tunnel, as well … Continue reading →
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Psalm 37:3 Especially in today’s climate of unrest and division in our country…in our world… I decided to reread the wisdom in the Book of Ecclesiastes. There is a time for everything, and a … Continue reading →
I went out of town for the weekend, eager for a get-away, time with friends, and a visit with my son. As I sailed north on the freeway I remembered a sign I had seen in the past. Rest Area Ahead. I needed a bathroom break and a stretch. … Continue reading →
My second great grandchild–a girl–born to my first grandchild, Noah and his beautiful wife May, on January 17. Today Lavender May is one month old. It is so amazing to have lived long enough to see the ‘grands’ giving birth to ‘great-grands.’ And to see my daughters becoming grandmothers. … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago I attended a lecture at the Monterey Museum of Art. It was a gorgeous Saturday morning and when the event ended I couldn’t bear to simply go home. It was too wonderful a day to waste indoors. So I ventured across the road to a … Continue reading →