The Nursery’s Magic: When Being is Enough
A stillness blankets the nursery while I rock baby to sleep. The only sounds are gentle pats and hush-filled whispers. The sliding rocker glides back and forth as she nestles sweetly […]
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Planning for the Future While Living in the Momment
What a wonderful balance life is of planning for the future while savoring the moment. I’m futuristic by nature, according to my Strengths Finder profile: “You are a dreamer who […]
Come with me
I scoop grandbaby in arms, eyes twinkling, grin pulled back, both hers and mine. And I hear the words of Peter Pan whispering, “Come with me where dreams are born […]
Use your Imperfect Talents
Use what talents you possess. For the world would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang the best. –Henry Van Dyke Self-doubt is definitely one of […]
When Change Causes the Blues
Have you ever noticed that change can cause dips into depression? I sure have! In fact, even the anticipation of change can stir up sadness over leaving the old to […]
Lessons from a Tree
Did I lose my way because I stopped writing, or did I stop writing because I lost my way? I mull over these thoughts as I sit in my favorite […]
Surreal Portrait: A Frustrated Artist’s Reflection
Painted one year before Benjamin Berlin’s death at the age of 48, Surreal Portrait seems to portray a fractured mind—bequeathed with possibilities and yet denied closures. As I sit and ponder this […]
