It can be challenging to share the world With those who make different choices All the more reason to stay involved And to stand up with our voices. The devastating fires in January Were humbling, making us more reflective Reminding us how fast life can change and Helping us put things into perspective. Channeling KippersContinue reading “Happy Holidays 2025”
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Most Treasured
Though originating in prehistoric times, today this gesture still serves the same purpose. That is to express gratitude, love, and respect, to commemorate important dates, and to fulfill social responsibilities while strengthening bonds between people. Although the tokens involved may have changed, the meaning behind them has not. And this time of year, with holidaysContinue reading “Most Treasured”
One Moment in Time
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”
Blessings of Gratitude
All I have to do is open my eyes in the morning, slip quietly out of bed, pad to the bathroom, wash my face, brush my teeth, then head down the hallway to our kitchen, flick on the kettle, open the blinds, and look out at the dawning day to remind myself of how trulyContinue reading “Blessings of Gratitude”
Think Big
Some people have just one, not me. Over my lifetime, I’ve had dozens or more precisely, one that has continually changed and evolved. Many folks write one when they’ve had a life altering experience, good or otherwise, or perhaps when they retire. It makes perfect sense because those are times when a person may realizeContinue reading “Think Big”
Low and Slow
It’s easy in every way, but one. The only hard part is keeping a lid on it until the appointed time. That’s because when the symphony of savory and herbaceous smells waft throughout our house, especially after each ingredient has been playing their part then blending with others, it’s tempting to open it. It’s downrightContinue reading “Low and Slow”
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”
Keep On Keeping On
Whether saving up for a down payment on a house, earning a PhD, or waiting for a Chinese bamboo tree to reach 90 feet in height, they all take about the same amount of time. Five years. While these are the outward results, hard work and much effort went into and were needed for themContinue reading “Keep On Keeping On”
Time Well Spent
When I taught school, each year began with a day of teacher training. Presenters came in to talk to our staff about subjects like team building, new teaching methods, and personal development. One time, we all met in our school’s multi-purpose room and the question posed by our facilitator was, “Who was your most influential teacherContinue reading “Time Well Spent”
A Little Lift
Only a week into October and I’ve got pumpkins on my mind. They’re literally everywhere! Lining walkways up to houses, overflowing in bins at local supermarkets, and populating patches in every city in our county. Stores feature them in holiday displays, coffee shops entice patrons with pumpkin flavored ones, and fall festivals adorn booths withContinue reading “A Little Lift”
A Journal Journey 