Robins waiting for a bath! It is spring in central Florida. Actually, it has been for two or three weeks, that is how long the Robins have been here. We have hundreds of them in the neighborhood, and frequently tens of them waiting in non- ending rows for a turn at the birdbath. I likeContinue reading “Spring Again!”
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My Valentine
Happy Valentines Day! For all our valentines, our spouses, lovers, friends, parents, or children, let us tell them that we love them today, and at every opportunity. The loves in our lives are what makes everything worthwhile; and although this seems rote, we must not take them for granted. We never know when our lastContinue reading “My Valentine”
ACCEPTANCE
SNOWED IN IN NC! It was a beautiful snow–for about 3 days. Unfortunately, we were unable to get out for 5 days. Except on foot to the neighbors, and walking about in the snow. We had plenty of food, so no complaints there. Our power went out Christmas afternoon, and we were not able toContinue reading “ACCEPTANCE”
GOOD VS BAD PROCRASTINATION?
My Friend Marion Pretending to Procrastinate! It is amazing to me how quickly technology can squash you. I am rewriting this blog post due to the beastie below. He quite literally ate my text! Here I was waxing profusely about writing an article about procrastination that was keeping me from working (i.e. procrastinating ) onContinue reading “GOOD VS BAD PROCRASTINATION?”
Love Is In The Air!
Congratulations Melissa and Brian! I wish many blessings to this newly wedded couple. May all of your dreams come true! I got to attend this lovely affair this past weekend. The wedding was beautiful and the reception was first class! Here is a poem for Melissa and Brian that I wrote for them. Right BesideContinue reading “Love Is In The Air!”
Being Present in the "Now"
Presence, this is surely where I long to be; in reality, I am rarely there. But, I am getting better at it. To get there, you must be “selfish” enough to give to yourself a small block of time where you are doing nothing but being present. Ekhart Tolle, from the book The Power ofContinue reading “Being Present in the "Now"”
Honoring Inspirational Author Sue Patton Thoele
This week I have decided to honor a fellow author and poet, Sue Patton Thoele. Sue has written several inspirational books. I have mentioned Sue’s book Growing Hope in a previous blog. Lately, I have been reading Autumn of the Spring Chicken, which is poetry, and very similar to my writing style. I am aboutContinue reading “Honoring Inspirational Author Sue Patton Thoele”
KARMA AND THE TWISTY CONE
Granddaughter Number One With Green Apple Cone! It has been a whirlwind lately! We spent time with wonderful grandchildren, and with the above Miss Twisty Cone in particular. She was visiting us from the Seattle area.During the course of the visit, Grandpa would frequently dangle the possibility of getting ice cream from the Twisty Cone.Continue reading “KARMA AND THE TWISTY CONE”
The Sister Connection
I just had to do it–call my little sister! If I don’t, I walk around with a feeling rattling around in the back of my brain that tells me I have forgotten something important. So you make the call and reconnect. Even if it is a short conversation, it’s enough to say, “hey, I’m hereContinue reading “The Sister Connection”
Wasting Time
Where I would like to be! As I am getting ready for a trip to the Carolina’s, I find myself goofing off a little, and getting ready to goof off a lot! I haven’t written anything all week. I have had a little time to be quiet within; I almost fell asleep and napped onContinue reading “Wasting Time”
Tribute to Aunt Sybil
Sybil Today they bid a final farewellTo their motherShe was stolen from themYears before by the mind thief dementia It took her piece by precious pieceShuttering her mind, finallyLocking her upHer body a prison cell Years passed within this body/cellFinally death arrived, releasing theCaptive soul, she flew out soaringHigher and higher, rising like a whiteContinue reading “Tribute to Aunt Sybil”
Nullifying the Negative
In with the good air out with the bad. Or should it be in with the positive, out with the negative!The airwaves seem to be shrouded with the negative. Apparently gloom and doom await us! Perhaps it does. Really, I’m not a Pollyanna. I have my moods and obsess on what is not good, notContinue reading “Nullifying the Negative”
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