You don’t have to move mountains. Simply fall in love with life. Be a tornado of happiness, gratitude, and acceptance. You will change the world just by being a warm, kind hearted human being. Anita Krizzan When the world is… Read more
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Gratitude
Three Cheers for 2023. Here’s to acts of kindness; following — and acting upon — our dreams; and regularly sharing meals with family and friends. It’s as good a time as any to shed a thing or two. Here’s to… Read more
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If you could …
Someone I don’t know personally but whom I am aware of, recently asked a question that stopped me in my tracks. Boom, just like that. The question he asked is simple, but powerful. Some who responded gave such wonderfully heartwarming… Read more
A Little Beauty
Saturday morning
This morning while enjoying a cappuccino on our patio, the briny air felt like a silken slip on my cheeks. The birds were mostly silent other than an occasional cry from a nearby eagle and the ‘wha-wha-wha’ from the wings… Read more
A Little Beauty
love what you have
Ferns are unfurling. Thick spears of hosta appear like bullets shooting from the still-cold, wet earth. Some rhododendrons are in full bloom exalting at another spring, while others have bulging buds ready to burst with their frilly life. Though daffodils… Read more
A Story
community
The room was filled with light and laughter. Genuine smiles, warm hearts, meaningful conversation. This describes three entirely different gatherings, each with a different community of friends, that I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of in the past… Read more
A Little Beauty
Find what brings you joy, and go there
I’ve been wanting to do this for over a year. The other day I finally moved all the furniture around in my office so my desk would be sitting directly in front of the large sun-filled window. It feels great!… Read more
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“Look out of your window”
“I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail.” Ricky Skaggs That’s a philosophy I’ve shared most of my life. We can choose to be blown to oblivion or, we can choose to raise our sails and sail… Read more
