There’s nothing like a little child to remind one to pay attention, to live in the moment, to stay awake to life. On a recent visit with my granddaughter and her young son––my great grandchild Massey who will be three soon––I was reminded of this in the simplest of … Continue reading →
About thirty years ago–maybe more, I partnered with a good friend from church. We decided to pray for each other regularly and we continued for many years. We still call on each other when we have a great need for support even though we no longer live in the … Continue reading →
Over the last several weeks the pastor at the church I attend (Twin Lakes in Aptos, California), has focused on the topic of generosity–which seems to be a natural extension of gratitude. The more we give thanks the more we see we have to be thankful for, and hopefully … Continue reading →
Hi everyone. Several of you dear followers have suggested I put a LIKE button on my blog so you can click it on days when you don’t have time or inclination to post a full comment. Well I heard you and I checked with my web master. It seems … Continue reading →
Today it’s just me, myself, and I–alone in my house getting ready to clean, dust, vacuum, water plants and do a little puttering on my computer before taking a walk and then relaxing all evening with a book and some TV. Ah!!! It feels so good to be … Continue reading →
Oh my! What a weekend it was–saying farewell to my daughter Erin’s beautiful chocolate labrador, Tanner (my grand-dog). He was a faithful companion, playmate, and all-around cuddler, brightening our family’s homes for eleven years. He turned 13 (a teenager) on Monday, September 25 and died on Friday, September 29. … Continue reading →
We arise in the morning, jump in the shower, pop a slice of bread in the toaster, turn on the coffee maker, pick up the newspaper outside our front door, boot up the computer to look at the stock market action and check our e-mail or some version of … Continue reading →
“I never see you in shorts,” a friend said on a hot day as we enjoyed a glass of iced tea. “And you never will,” I quipped. “I don’t have the legs for shorts. I inherited my mother’s veins so I prefer pants or skirts.” “What difference does it … Continue reading →
My friend Kirby and I set out for an afternoon at the movies and a lovely meal–our regular date with one another. We’ve been at this for a couple of years now and we look forward to it. We’re both movie buffs and find it fun to watch a … Continue reading →
In early August I enjoyed an eighteen-day bus tour through the Canadian Rockies. It was the perfect complement to my tour last year of the National Parks in the United States during their 100th anniversary year. I’m posting a few photos of the highlights. What good and benevolent … Continue reading →