Festivity is in the air! Yes, December is here! Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa take place this month, as well as holidays that include Bodhi, Las Posadas, and Omisoka. Buddhists rejoice in Bodhi, the Day of Awakening, when Siddhartha Gautama commonly known as Buddha attained enlightenment. It is a prayerful meditative day in which trees are decoratedContinue reading “One Moment in Time”
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Adult Child’s Play
An extra hour of sleep, decluttering spaces in our house, and welcoming cool, crisp, and cozy days and nights, all mean one thing. It’s November! Hooray! I’m anticipating these joys, as well as three special days ahead. First, Election Day. Offering the chance to select our representatives and to have a say in the lawsContinue reading “Adult Child’s Play”
Because of Stingy Jack
No matter what, it happens every October. This is when I am guaranteed a few restless nights. Evenings when I toss and turn, when my mind twirls and whirls, when I glance at the clock every hour until the first morning’s light. No matter how much thought I’ve already put into it, or how muchContinue reading “Because of Stingy Jack”
Write Away!
The bookend to June is here. Yes, the last month of summer has arrived. Greetings August! The goldenrods and salvia are in bloom. Tomatoes, zukes, and peppers are ready for harvest. The last chance for summer getaways is upon us. This month is also filled with many quirky holidays. National Water Balloon Day, Sandcastle Day,Continue reading “Write Away!”
Summer Reading
Last June I posted “Not Just for Kids” a piece about the joys of summer reading. And as the title suggests, it was a nod to adults to take part in this warm weather activity as well. Teachers often encourage their students to keep up and hone their reading skills over the summer, why shouldn’tContinue reading “Summer Reading”
Rock On!
Colorful lights strung along the eaves of homes twinkling bright in the dark of night. Sticky sweet peppermint candy canes swirling around in mugs of hot chocolate. Pine scented candles glowing and enlivening rooms with the smell of Christmas trees. Toasty warmth emanating from orange yellow flames dancing in fireplaces. Carols and noels we knowContinue reading “Rock On!”
Piece of Art, Peace of Mind
Seeing vibrant red, yellow, and orange leafed trees against a backdrop of purple mountains, attending a fall festival fundraiser called the Apple Squeeze in a quaint town center, and spending time on the east coast with family sharing food, news, and memories around dining room tables were a few highlights of my October. What aContinue reading “Piece of Art, Peace of Mind”
A Journal Journey 