Cathay

Cathay

macro shot of grass field

The Lawn is Green

The lawn is turning green. The lilacs are blooming and filling the air with their beautiful fragrance. The skies are clear. And I am thankful. Last week I was panicked about the lawn, thinking I surely killed the seed and…

Gratitude, Truth and Mystery

A few weeks ago I heard someone share a personal manifesto. Sounded interesting, so I started on one of my own. Here are a few excerpts. How about you? What moves you? Inspires you? Causes you to pause and think?…

fit athlete during training on running track

Appreciation for the Body

This week I’ve been hobbling around in pain with a meniscus tear in my knee and using a cane to walk. For most of the week I was confined to a chair, being waited on by Ray (who did a…

first perspective photography of hanging bridge

Bridges

Today’s post is a repeat of a post from 2022. It inspires me, and I hope it will inspire you, too. Bridge walking. That’s what has been on my mind this week. Bridge walking – taking me from where I…

A Lovely Surprise

I had a lovely surprise this week! I was on the lookout for a good book when I clicked on Pages and Paws’ recommendations for their  Top 10 PAWsome Non-Fiction Books To Read & Re-Read.  And there it was on…

rear view of man sitting on rock by sea

A Leisurely Pace

I’ve been so busy this week—so many projects, so much going on. Yet I have to admit, that may be due to my pushing. I truly do have time to relax and let work develop at a more reasonable pace,…

elderly people facing each other while holding a glass of champagne

Remembering a Party

This week I found myself thinking about a colleague’s retirement dinner from several years ago. I was the chair of the planning committee. After the event, someone told me how fun it was and hopefully I’d be able to plan…