It’s mid-January. The holidays are definitely over. Why then, am I so reluctant to take down the decorations? I love their visual reminders of peace, love and serenity that I see around me. They fill my cup to overflowing. On Christmas Eve, I was telling my family how the string of lights represents, for me, … Continue reading Tending the Light(s)
Tribute to Mom
Considering she lost her own mother when she was a mere 9 months old, Mom seemed to instinctively know how to be a wonderful mother. How blessed were we to have been raised by her and our father, who truly loved us as well as each other! Mom melted whenever she held a baby in her … Continue reading Tribute to Mom
Accessory or Necessity?
As has become customary over the last two years when going through my morning routine, I ask myself, “Am I going out of the house today? In other words, will I be seeing anyone? Or rather…will I ‘be seen’ by anyone” which translates into “Do I need to put my best face forward using makeup?” Before … Continue reading Accessory or Necessity?
Beloved Jan
The Sunday following Thanksgiving 2018 was so joyous! Jan treated my husband and me, along with another couple, to an evening at the Philharmonic where we enjoyed a spectacular Christmas performance by Mannheim Steamroller! Jan kept us laughing and created such a sense of levity and celebration. We all agreed it was a fitting way to usher in … Continue reading Beloved Jan
Small Changes…Big Impact
A shiny, brand new, sparkly year stretches out before me like a fresh canvas awaiting the artist. The possibilities are astounding. On paper and in my mind, I easily re-imagine my life. I like to use this time of year to pause, reflect and make changes; to discern if I am on course or to ask myself if … Continue reading Small Changes…Big Impact
Re-Connecting
“Be kind to strangers. Let strangers be kind to you. Think of it as a positive exchange of comfort and compassion in the circle of life.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach While scanning greeting cards, recently, a fellow browser was humming along with the store’s holiday music. Grinning behind my mask, I looked over at her. “Sounds like the music’s … Continue reading Re-Connecting
Waves II – The Blessing
After metaphorically being tossed about by the waves this summer, I finally have my feet back under me. With distance comes perspective, for sure, but occasionally, I just need a little bit of help from someone willing and able to pluck me out of the riptide I find myself in. In an email to a friend, … Continue reading Waves II – The Blessing
Waves
While walking the beach this morning, I enjoyed watching children riding waves. Their squeals of delight brought a smile to my face. Every once in a while, a larger-than-normal wave caught them by surprise and tossed them into the surf. They repeatedly resurfaced with giggles and laughter until, that is, one of the smaller children … Continue reading Waves
Letters From a Fairy
“Every day, I put a note under my little sister’s pillow from her favorite fairy, Astra,” my nine-year-old granddaughter whispers to me over FaceTime. She’s grinning from ear to ear. By the gleam in her eye, I can tell she really enjoys this little game. “Really!? And she doesn’t know it’s from you? I would think she would recognize … Continue reading Letters From a Fairy
So Much More
As an adult looking back over my childhood years, I’m able to evaluate them with perspective. Back then, I thought we had the necessities…everything we needed but not everything we wanted. There were no funds for baton-twirling, ballet, or figure-skating lessons. We went to the movies approximately twice during my entire childhood. On the rare occasions when we went … Continue reading So Much More
In Search of Authenticity 