“I think that I will never see A poem lovely as a tree.” Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees,” expresses the beauty and majesty of trees. As a child, I held a fascination for trees and wanted to hide in them all day. I can’t explain the mystical aura that surrounds [...]
Never underestimate flannel—or people "Now, each of us has his own special gift. And you know this was meant to be true. And if you don't underestimate me I won't underestimate you." ~ Bob Dylan My granddaughter listened as I described my recent writing projects. Then she started giving [...]
Joy is in front of us; if we look. You don't need to search for joy. That feeling of well-being or good fortune doesn't elude you if you choose to open your eyes. “Find ecstasy in life: the mere sense of living is joy enough.” —Emily Dickinson Trista Ainsworth [...]
My sister sent me a text. Not unusual, except for her request. Can you send me a recipe from mom for chicken and dumplings? A simple straightforward request, right? Our mother never wrote down the recipe. Her mother never wrote down the recipe. I have never written down the [...]
You've got potential Your potential has no limits. Only you can decide how far you can go. If you trust your inner voice, you can do what you do best today and every day. Pretty Woman remains one of my favorite movies, and not only because I swoon a [...]
Uncertainty Before the darkness sets on a new horizon, peace will settle over hearts that ponder anew their vision of the dawn. After all the darkness there will be but one light shining along the path. For some two roads appear. Who will say which is right? Now, for [...]
Silence prepares our souls to see the world in full color—an extravaganza of life and bliss. Silent Walks Upon the Sand Silent walks upon the sand interrupted only by the flutter of sea gulls meeting on the shore. I wonder why they gather in such strange little groups. They [...]
My favorite question—"What if?" I am a relentless seeker of excellence and kindness. If you don’t see that your story matters, chances are no one else will either. So even though it isn’t always easy, it’s important for you to find the strength to share your truth. Because the [...]
What would it take to create a kinder world? A kindness habit could push us closer to caring for one another in spite of our differences. “Wherever there is a human being there is a chance for kindness.” Seneca Kindness “kind-ness (kīn(d)-nəs) noun: The quality or state of being [...]
Fighting hate... The crazy hate weighing down the world can leave you feeling aimless and hopeless. How can we change the world? How can we change ourselves? My Heart Is Heavy My heart is heavy today. Is it the rain or the crazy hate weighing down the world? To [...]
