The Gift of everyday Joy

“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.”  Henry David Thoreau I was listening to a podcast while on a walk the other day.  The speaker was doing a series on “The gift of everyday joy”. She spoke of doing our chores and...

Dad

It is almost Father’s day. I have been thinking about my Dad and what I wanted to tell him on Father’s Day. I tell him everyday that I love him when I call him in the afternoon to see how his day went. He is my advisor, sounding board and cheerleader. An...

For such a time as this

Life can be a bit tiring sometimes. With the news blasting terrorism, hatred, and dramatic sensationalism. It wears me out! I believe that we must possess the spiritual strength to overcome our challenges. To look for goodness and kindness.. I am reminded daily of all...

Becoming

As I look out my barn dwelling window, I am reminded that life, for me, is pretty simple. I decided almost a year ago to work part-time. I work 12 hour days Monday and Tuesday.  It has taken that long to settle in.  And that long to realize that Tess is obsessed with...