How is it possible to have gotten to the final quarter of my life only to discover that I have more questions than answers? My younger self was much more certain of the answers she had. Too busy to question much and very aware that some things/topics/relationships/beliefs were sacrosanct and out of bounds for questioning, I … Continue reading One Steadfast Belief
Contemplative
Rumblings
I feel the rumble…do you? I’m not talking about an oncoming train, though it can sometimes feel that way. As we approach the ‘station’ of the oncoming holiday season, I contemplate how to manage it all in a peaceful way. To those people who will be shaking their heads as they read this post, whose … Continue reading Rumblings
A Flicker
As I sit here in the quiet of the early morning, I can’t help but make a correlation between the candle I’ve just lit and life itself. I watch the flame sputter and struggle. The wick appears to be too short to keep it alive. Using a corner of the tissue I carry in my pocket … Continue reading A Flicker
Redefining Grief
“Grief is not always about death, but it is always about attachment and separation.” ~Kenneth J. Doka The initial loss of a loved one can be sharp and deep. I remember, in my early twenties, losing my 85 yr. old grandfather quite suddenly. He sat down to watch the evening news, fell asleep and never … Continue reading Redefining Grief
Silver Linings and Gold Nuggets
I’ve always tried to put myself in their shoes when someone told me they had a diagnosis of cancer. I no longer have to imagine what it must be like. Instead, I get to experience it first hand. Don’t get me wrong, it’s certainly not something I would have chosen, but since I find myself … Continue reading Silver Linings and Gold Nuggets
My Oasis
There’s a cozy corner in my room that is all mine. This is where restoration takes place. The back of my glider is kitty corner to two walls and just close enough to the bed for me to use it’s corner as my ottoman. A floor lamp to my right, a little table with a … Continue reading My Oasis
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Several months back, while on my morning walk, I discovered a small green shoot right in the center of the newly paved, crevice-free walkway. With three feet of tar on either side, it definitely stood out. Against all odds, this stubborn blade of grass forced its way through the tough surface in its triumphant search … Continue reading Bloom Where You Are Planted
“Cheer Up!”
After a four-day visit with our grandchildren, my husband and I were saying our goodbyes as our son-in-law dropped us off at the airport. Our five-year-old granddaughter, who had been animated just a few minutes earlier, was quiet. I could tell the moment the realization hit her that it would be another three and a … Continue reading “Cheer Up!”
Ready! or Not??
Only in extreme emergencies would I even consider going out without first combing my hair and taking care of my appearance. Too often, I’m rushing about utilizing my last few, precious seconds, taking one last look in the mirror to apply lip color or coax a stray strand of hair as I dash out the … Continue reading Ready! or Not??
In Search of Authenticity 