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. Gratitude. I choose to live in gratitude. I believe gratitude begets a gracious life…
I was reflecting on my life this week, feeling grateful for so many opportunities and so many people who’ve encouraged me. I thought of how often we don’t realize the imprint we have on someone else’s life. I thought of…
My garden is a challenge. I’m not really a gardener, but I think I could be. Maybe. This quest started in 2015 when my doctor asked me, “What do you do for fun?” I sat motionless, thinking, and hoping that…
It’s July 4th weekend – Let freedom ring! It’s a time to consciously appreciate this beautiful country. Coincidentally, it was also July 4th three years ago that I set out for Spain . . . for a walk to freedom.…
The other day I was lamenting that I had missed out on Spring. I was sad that in the Pacific Northwest we went straight from Winter to Summer, cold to hot. I had wanted to have a nice long Spring.…
It’s Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads! It occurs to me to maybe write something about my father. There’s a lot I could say, but I’ll settle on the most unexpected conversation I ever had with…
It’s Mother’s Day and I’m reminded that I am my mother’s daughter . . . and that’s not bad. My mother was a good woman, very giving and kind. She was a beautiful woman. I haven’t always appreciated that. As…
The sun is shining! That makes me want to kick my heels and dance. It makes me smile. It makes me feel hopeful. That’s because I live in the Pacific Northwest where we’ve had clouds, snow and rain for some…
We celebrated Thanksgiving this week. I did a lot of reflecting on the blessings in my life and on the many things for which I am thankful. Maybe you did, too. Here is my short list. I am thankful for…