Happy Birthday to Me!
Hi everyone. Today is my 81st birthday–what? How can it be? So I am taking the day off. I’ll be back next Monday. Enjoy your day, as I’m going to enjoy mine.
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A Toast to Laughter
A friend of mine gave me this cute cup for my birthday one year–not long after my husband Charles died. I appreciated it even more than a condolence card lovely as that is. I did need to giggle more and to chuckle, smile, and laugh out load. I had … Continue reading →
Ooopsy Doopsy!
Here are some funny and sometimes not so funny experiences and prayers people have shared with me over the years for one of my books. I can relate to more of them than I like to admit. đŸ™‚ Maybe you can too! God, I’m thankful for the eyes to … Continue reading →
Fun With Friends
Twice a week we get together at the gym and stretch and bend and twist and turn. I love it. We’re taking care of ourselves individually and as a group and I feel so good when I see these women and men who enjoy these sessions as much as … Continue reading →
The Mountains Are Calling . . .
“John Muir also known as “John of the Mountains” and “Father of the National Parks”, was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America.” (Thank you, Wikipedia.) His many famous quotations have spoken to me … Continue reading →
Taking Care of Business
This week I’ve spent a fair amount of time handling ‘stuff.’ You know what I mean? Paying insurance premiums, reconciling my savings and checking accounts, meeting with my attorney about my Trust and visiting my investment counselor to update some investments. Whew! I don’t relish any of these tasks. … Continue reading →
Becoming a Stream in the Desert
My father-in-law Charlie Flowers loved to tell the story of how a friend came to his rescue on Black Tuesday in 1929, the day Wall Street crashed and banks closed for good. Charlie had planned to withdraw some cash from his bank account the day before but he got … Continue reading →
Luminous Darkness
I’ve been following the writing and teaching, as some of you know, of Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest who directs the Center for Action and Contemplation (cac.org) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ve learned so much from him about how to walk in the ‘way of Jesus.’ One thing I’ve … Continue reading →
Nice to Meet You!
I attended the local symphony one recent Sunday afternoon. Now that my husband is gone I renewed my annual subscription for just one seat. Occasionally the one beside me (the one Charles occupied) is empty as most people seem to come in twos or threes. This particular Sunday, however, … Continue reading →
Lending a Helping Hand––to Myself!
I’ve decided to make some changes to my life this new year. Maybe you’re doing the same. For example: I’m hiring a cleaning service once a month. I’m hiring someone to repot my house plants. I’m spending some of my travel savings to attend a spiritual retreat. I’ve ordering … Continue reading →