Traditions Old & New
The women were gathered in a circle when I arrived. They were talking quietly as the group leader introduced me.…
Category: Family
Just Breathe
Enjoying the cool breeze of a recent summer night reminded me of something my grandmother used to say, “Feel that…
Side Gifts
The holiday season is a time when many of us think about buying presents. If we’re not careful, it’s a…
Put Out Into the Deep
It’s easy to avoid doing something which causes pain. I don’t mean physical pain, rather emotional pain related to the…
Beach Chair
The humidity and heat of the past week brought back fond memories of lazy summer days on the beaches of…
Pause Awhile…
The snow fell out of a dark, cold December sky and settled quietly onto the frozen ground. It continued in…
For the Others
As I began to write today, my eye caught this post from two years ago. After I read it, I…
Take the Last Seat
The delicious smells emanating from her kitchen made your hungry stomach rumble in anticipation of a scrumptious meal. Appetizers of…
Beauty and the Beach
The air is light, the soul is content and the heart is happy when one departs from worldly concerns to…
The Kitchen
The stately Cape Cod home beckons you forward from its hilltop perch above the Atlantic. As you approach the side…
Rain or Shine
The afternoon sky became overcast and dark. Looming clouds gathered over the rumbling ocean, blocking the warmth of the southern…
Hidden Message
I gazed at the bookshelf of well loved volumes from years gone by and pondered which one to choose. I…
There are no Coincidences
I ordered my favorite coffee at the local shop and waited patiently for the gal to pour the hot, delicious…
Ordinary Life – Called to Greatness
“You really did a terrific job with the conference today – you should feel great about yourself.” These kind words…
It could be All for Luck
Life is a series of up and downs and we never quite know when one of those unwelcome down moments…
Courageous Faith
Growing up with Irish step dancing daughters, I have always understood that December 26, St. Stephen’s Day, was a special…
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