One of the greatest gifts I have received in this lifetime has been the gift of being surrounded by amazing women. Not perfect women, not famous women, not super women - real women - the kind of women that have not had flawless, pristine lives and immaculately kept houses. My women - indeed, my girls [...]
Tag: peace
I wish you peace…
Today I wish you the peace that comes from looking around at the people you are sharing your time, food, and laughter with and knowing that you are blessed. Today I wish you the peace that comes from knowing that even those we have lost are with us in spirit and in treasured memories. Today [...]
Sunday evening…
I like getting my house all in order on Sundays. It makes me feel ready for the week when everything is in order. It settles me to know that I start with a clean slate - the housework is done, the clean laundry is put away, and all my ducks are in a row for the [...]
Closer to God’s heart…
If I was ever in a situation where I had to decide what to do with the last days, weeks or months of my life, I know exactly what I would do. I think there are lots of folks who have bucket lists with trips or things they have never tried, but want to (like [...]
Frolicking in the ocean…
I am not a swimmer. As such, if I ever disappear after an alleged late night swim - demand an investigation. A frightening childhood experience with a near-drowning in a swimming pool was enough to provide me with a healthy respect for the water. I don't go to the beach to swim, and as a fair-skinned person [...]
The earth laughs in flowers…
Emerson once said that the earth laughs in flowers. I agree. There is a joy evident in flowers that makes the heart light - like laughter. For years, I have had a re-occuring dream in which I am living back in my childhood home and the backyard is completely filled with flowers and shrubs that come [...]
A wish for peace…
Happy Easter to one and all...today I send you a wish for peace via my remaining favorites from the Lions Peace Poster Contest. See more of these beautiful pieces of art at http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/youth-programs/peace-poster-contest/index.php (artist info is also available). Day two hundred and seventy-three of the new forty - obla di obla da CC
THE NEW FORTY 