I’ve been wondering. Is the grass greener on the other side of the street or is it my imagination because I sometimes feel dissatisfied with what’s on my side? I thought about this while on vacation in Ireland a few years ago. I went out for a walk … Continue reading →
This past week I noticed that talking wasn’t cutting it. I had chatted online with service representatives for various vendors over one thing and another, had shared my worries about all things technical with listening friends and with my son, and then decided enough is enough. It’s time for … Continue reading →
Have you ever felt like breakin’ the rules? Especially the ones you’ve imposed on yourself–the ones that are so familiar you keep them without even thinking, without knowing you don’t have to obey them day in and day out? I hadn’t given my ‘rules’ much thought for over fifty … Continue reading →
Dear readers. I needed a bit of encouragement this week and thought maybe you could use some too. The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our … Continue reading →
Over the weekend I spent some time in my yard pruning roses and picking weeds. I’m not much of a gardener. I only really enjoyed it when my husband Charles was alive. He was the supreme rose keeper among other things. It was fun to work together. Now that … Continue reading →
The other day a girlfriend and I were talking about our kids–the grown ones! We were proud to share their accomplishments but we had a few suggestions for them, of course. “She never listens to me,” said my friend, speaking about her daughter. She laughed. “I don’t understand it. … Continue reading →
“To truly be committed to a life of honesty, love and discipline, we must be willing to commit ourselves to reality.” (John Bradshaw, Healing the Shame That Binds You) I happened on this quote a few days ago and it hit me like cold water just as it did the … Continue reading →
I drove through my community last weekend on my way to a movie with a friend. I was surprised at all the garage and yard sales I saw lining the streets out to the thoroughfare. Many items were priced for sale but there were also tables with signs that … Continue reading →
As I was out for a walk this week I noticed this little guy popping up between the cracks in the sidewalk. My perfectionistic tendency was to pick it up and toss it in the trash when I arrived home. But then I had a second thought. It’s blooming, … Continue reading →
Ah summer! A great time to relax with some good books. Do you have a few lined up on your shelf? I do. Here’s what I’ve read or plan to read over the next few months. “Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world … Continue reading →